Trailer Mechanic

Barnhart Crane & Rigging • Ladd, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Barnhart is seeking a hands-on mechanic to maintain and repair specialized cranes and heavy equipment. The role includes diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including advanced electronics, and working on engines, booms, brakes, tires, and hydraulic components. Mechanics handle breakdowns and repairs across the branch fleet and use IFS systems, tablets, and crane-specific software to track work.

The position is primarily shop-based, with some outdoor and job-site work and occasional field support. It offers a mix of shop and field experience, exposure to specialized crane equipment and unique projects, opportunities to build diagnostic and electrical skills, and potential for long-term career growth. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week, with overtime opportunities. The job may also require day or night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed, and occasional travel for field work.

Barnhart describes its purpose as serving employees, communities, and others through the company’s work. Its culture emphasizes safety, servant leadership, quality service, innovation, continuous improvement, fairness, collaboration, and profit with a purpose. The company has over 70 branch locations across North America and highlights opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

• 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.
• A mechanically minded, hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work day or night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on cranes, including RT or truck cranes.
• Background with heavy equipment such as CAT or John Deere.
• Strong electrical or board-level diagnostic experience.
• A team-player attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong work ethic and a go-getter attitude.

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 IFS systems, tablets, and crane-specific software to track work.
• Support shop and field work, including work at job sites as needed.
• Provide occasional support in rigging and crane operations.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay.
• Family medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days of employment.
• Paid time off.
• Other benefits.
• Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities.
• Competitive pay with a weekly pay schedule.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed