Cranes & Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Shop/Field)

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time role

401(k) with company match

Insurance after 90 days

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment across shop and field sites. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including advanced electronics, while working with crane-specific software and IFS systems.

This permanent, full-time role offers a mix of shop stability and field exposure, opportunities to grow diagnostic and electrical skills, and a safety‑driven, team‑oriented culture with strong

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of experience with cranes, diesel, or heavy equipment.
• Strong ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Experience reading schematics and working with electronics.
• Mechanically minded with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on cranes and heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including advanced electronics.
• Work on engines, booms, brakes, tires, and hydraulic components.
• Handle equipment breakdowns and repairs across the branch fleet.
• Use tools like IFS systems, tablets, and crane-specific software to track work.
• Support both shop and field work, including job sites as needed.

Skills

Crane/diesel experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Independent worker

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

IFS systems

Tablets

Crane software

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment across shop and field sites. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including advanced electronics, while working with crane-specific software and IFS systems.

This permanent, full-time role offers a mix of shop stability and field exposure, opportunities to grow diagnostic and electrical skills, and a safety‑driven, team‑oriented culture with strong