What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydraulic Shop Lead position at Barnhart?
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 network of talent and resources with over 50 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.
Job Description:
- Responsible to lead the hydraulic shop team in the execution of their daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Responsible for all daily shop inspections including forklift and general shop area.
- Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition.
- Know how to use basic hand and pneumatic tools.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment which includes diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems, both in the shop and on the phone with operators.
- Primarily delegate to the team but also individually perform preventative and corrective maintenance as required to ensure safe and continual service of hydraulic and specialized hydraulic equipment.
- Inspect work completed by other technicians.
- Train team members through effective succession planning.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, operators, and other technicians.
- Responsible for personal compliance with company policy, safety guidelines and procedures that pertain to the hydraulic and specialized hydraulic equipment operator’s job.
- Must work well and communicate effectively with operators and other mechanics.
- Servant Leadership mindset.
Qualifications:
- Excel in a fast paced, safe, demanding, and professional environment.
- Must have mechanical aptitude and documented skills.
- Moderate to advanced knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics.
- Must have or be able to acquire class “A” CDL.
- Basic rigging knowledge required.
- Flexible schedule – 5-15% travel.
- Preferred associate degree, technical diploma, or bachelor’s degree.
- Must be able to pass drug screen and fit for duty physical.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Bonus program that pays for performance.
- 401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay.
- Insurance, Paid Time Off and other benefits (details in interview).
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
