What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overhead Crane Mechanic position at Barnhart Crane & Rigging?
Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America
At Barnhart, we don’t just maintain equipment — we keep businesses running safely and efficiently. As a Midwest leader in overhead crane sales, service, installation, and repair, we help customers maximize uptime through expert maintenance and support. If you're a skilled technician who enjoys troubleshooting, problem solving, and working independently in the field, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with an industry leader.
What You’ll Do
- This role offers hands-on work with overhead cranes, hoists, and industrial lifting equipment. In this position, you will:
- Service, repair, install, and upgrade overhead cranes and hoists
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical and mechanical crane systems
- Install and repair variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, radio controls, and related equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance and system upgrades
- Diagnose and repair motors, controls, and mechanical components
- Complete service work at customer facilities with a focus on safety and quality
- Communicate with customers and team members to provide effective solutions
- Work independently while supporting the "One TEAM" culture
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive Pay Weekly Pay Schedule
- Permanent, full-time role
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Pension
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
- Work on specialized, high-value crane equipment
- 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:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical and motor control systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Preferred:
- Electrical and motor controls experience
- Experience with VFDs, PLCs, and radio control systems
- Overhead crane maintenance and repair experience
- 3 years of crane maintenance experience preferred, but not required
- Industrial maintenance, automation, or heavy equipment background
Additional Expectations:
- Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed
- Willingness to travel occasionally for field work
Work Environment
- Full-time, permanent position
- Primarily field-based work servicing customer equipment
- Opportunity to work with a variety of industrial crane systems and technologies
- Overtime opportunities available as business needs require
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 nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. 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
Salary : $3 - $60