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Trailer Mechanic

Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America

At Barnhart, we don't just maintain equipment we solve complex challenges that power industries across the country. If you're a skilled mechanic who enjoys variety, independence, and hands-on problem solving, this role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most dynamic specialized equipment in the field while growing your career with a national leader in the industry.

What You'll Do

This role offers variety, hands-on problem solving, and exposure to a variety of heavy equipment, along with occasional support in rigging and crane operations. In this role, you will:

  • 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

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
  • Permanent, full-time role
  • 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay
  • Family medical, dental and vision insurance is available after 90 days of employment
  • Paid time off and other benefits
  • Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
  • Work on specialized, high-value crane equipment
  • Mix of shop stability and field experience
  • Opportunity to gain advanced diagnostic and electrical experience
  • Exposure to unique projects
  • Long-term growth opportunities
  • Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture

What You Bring

We're looking for mechanics who are hands-on, dependable, and ready to solve problems.

Required:

  • 34+ 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

Preferred:

  • Experience working on cranes (RT or truck cranes)
  • Background with heavy equipment (CAT, John Deere, etc.)
  • Strong electrical/"board-level" diagnostic experience
  • Team player with a go-getter attitude
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Additional Expectations:

  • Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for field work

Work Environment

  • MondayFriday, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
  • 40 hours/week with overtime opportunities
  • Mostly local work with minimal travel
  • Shop-based role with some outdoor and job site work

PURPOSE Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER Barnhart has built a reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.

NETWORK Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry's strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the "One TEAM." We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Barnhart Crane & Rigging
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