Barnhart Crane & Rigging · 5 months ago
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Shop Foreman
Barnhart Crane & Rigging is a company specializing in lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport solutions. They are seeking a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Shop Foreman to lead the hydraulic shop team, ensuring the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and specialized hydraulic equipment while promoting safety and effective communication within the team.
Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Basic rigging knowledge required
Flexible schedule – 5-15% travel
Must be able to pass drug screen and fit for duty physical
Preferred
Preferred associate degree, technical diploma, or bachelor's degree
Preferred experience in one or more of the following roles: Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Mechanic Foremen, Hydraulic Shop Lead
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)
Company
Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been a trusted partner to industries facing their most complex lifting, rigging, and transportation challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-10-09
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2025-04-09
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