Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Mobile Crane / Diesel Mechanic

Barnhart Crane & Rigging  •  South Sioux City, NE (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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 heavy equipment in the field while growing your career with a national leader in the industry.

What You’ll Do

As a Mobile Crane & Diesel Mechanic, you’ll take ownership of maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, keeping operations running safely and efficiently. In this role, you will:

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and diagnostics on diesel engines, cranes, trailers, forklifts, and more
  • Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, including onboard computer systems
  • Work both in the shop and in the field, giving you a mix of stability and variety
  • Operate independently, managing your day-to-day workload while collaborating with the team
  • Travel occasionally to support field service needs

Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with flexibility based on project demands.

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
  • Opportunity to work on industry-leading equipment
  • 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:

  • 1–3+ years of diesel or heavy equipment mechanic experience
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload without constant supervision
  • Must provide your own standard tools (specialty tools provided)
  • Willingness to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment

Preferred:

  • Experience with cranes or heavy lifting equipment
  • CDL Class A (or ability to obtain)
  • Experience reading electrical and hydraulic schematics

Additional Expectations:

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

Barnhart Crane & Rigging

About Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been a trusted partner to industries facing their most complex lifting, rigging, and transportation challenges. From our beginnings as a small, family-owned company in Memphis, Tennessee, we have grown into one of North America’s leading heavy lift and transport providers, with more than 60 branches nationwide.

Our team delivers a full range of solutions, including crane rental, engineered rigging, heavy haul and specialized transportation, outage planning and component replacement, project cargo logistics, and industrial storage. With one of the industry’s largest engineering teams and a nationwide fleet of specialized equipment—such as modular lift towers, gantry systems, strand jacks, Goldhofer trailers, and cranes up to 1,760 tons—Barnhart is uniquely equipped to handle projects of any size and complexity.

What sets Barnhart apart is our problem-solving culture. We don’t just provide equipment—we provide expertise. Our engineers and field professionals design and execute strategies that reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and ensure the lowest total project cost. Whether serving power generation, petrochemical, nuclear, or renewable energy industries, we are committed to safe, innovative, and cost-effective results.

With a coast-to-coast network, we combine local service with national strength, giving customers access to the right people, the right tools, and the right solutions wherever their projects take them.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1969
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