Mechanic

Barnhart Crane & Rigging • Chesapeake Mobile Home Park, Virginia, United States • 2d ago

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 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 maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment
Diagnose and fix mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
Work on trucks, trailers, cranes, forklifts, gantries, and heavy haul equipment
Handle everything from routine oil changes to major repairs like engine replacements
Maintain equipment records using tablets and shop systems
Support a high-volume, fast-moving maintenance program with daily repair needs

Why You'll Love This Role

Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
Permanent, full-time role with strong, consistent workload with steady hours and overtime opportunities
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 to learn and specialize across different systems and take ownership in a growing in-house maintenance program
Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture
Work on a wide variety of equipment - no two days are the same
Opportunity to learn and specialize across different systems

What You Bring We're looking for entry-level or experienced mechanics with strong mechanical aptitude who are hands-on, dependable, and ready to solve problems. We are open to Candidates with automotive or agricultural (John Deere, etc.) backgrounds looking to transition. Required:

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced shop environment
Willingness to work safely and handle a variety of repair tasks

Preferred:

Experience with cranes, diesel, or heavy equipment maintenance
CDL Class A (or ability to obtain)
Experience reading electrical and hydraulic schematics

Work Environment

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (flexible during the summer)
40-55 hours per week with overtime potential
Occasional weekends
No travel - shop-based role

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