Posted 3 months ago
Heavy Duty Mechanic (1st or 2nd Year Apprentice)
@ Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Barnhart Crane & Rigging is hiring a 1st or 2nd year heavy duty mechanic apprentice for its Grande Prairie branch maintenance team, working on Link-Belt and Tadano cranes, trailers and support equipment. The work covers preventative maintenance, diagnostics and repairs across electrical, hydraulic, suspension and air brake systems. The posting states Monday to Friday days of mostly 8 to 9 hours, an hourly rate under the Local 955 collective agreement, and a union benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on cranes and trailers
- Troubleshoot electrical, fuel, hydraulic and air brake systems
- Complete oil changes, brake work, tire service and annual PMs
- Support annual crane certification requirements
- Record hours, mileage and maintenance in logbooks and tablet
Requirements summary:
- 1st or 2nd year Heavy Equipment Technician certification required
- Experience on heavy equipment or cranes preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude across multiple systems
- Ability to work independently
- Valid driver's license
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's license |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Barnhart Crane & Rigging
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Innovative solutions to complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry.
Full company description
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.
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- Business categories
- Mechanical Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Barnhart Crane & Rigging
- Barnhart
- Specialties
- Specialized Rigging
- Heavy Lift Cranes
- Heavy Transportation
- Crane Service
- Remove & Replace
- Engineered Solutions
- and Industrial Storage
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Specialties | Specialized RiggingHeavy Lift CranesHeavy TransportationCrane ServiceRemove & ReplaceEngineered Solutionsand Industrial Storage |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Position Summary: We’re looking for a 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Grande Prairie branch maintenance team, supporting a specialized fleet of cranes, trailers, and support equipment. This role is primarily branch-based, with occasional opportunities to assist operations in Fort St. John, BC.
You’ll work hands-on with Link-Belt and Tadano rough and all terrain cranes and crawlers (125–300 ton), along with trailers and trucks—focusing on preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs that keep equipment safe, compliant, and job ready. This position does not involve major rebuilds such as engines or transmissions; instead, it offers consistent, varied mechanical work across electrical, hydraulic, suspension, and air brake systems.
This role is well suited for someone who values steady hours, a tight knit team environment, and the opportunity to work on high value, specialized equipment with long term stability.
Key Responsibilities
- Working Monday to Friday, with mostly 8–9 hour days
- Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on cranes, trailers, and support equipment
- Completing oil changes, brake work, tire service, suspension repairs, and annual PMs
- Supporting annual crane certification requirements
- Troubleshooting and repairing:
- Electrical systems
- Fuel systems
- Hydraulics (hoses and seals; major hydraulic work is outsourced)
- Air brake systems
- Recording hours, mileage, and maintenance activities using logbooks and a tablet
- Collaborating with crane operators to identify issues early and keep equipment operational
- Working independently on most tasks, while being part of a small, experienced team
- Working both in the shop and occasionally outdoors
- Conduct shop safety audits and promote a strong safety-first culture.
Qualifications
- 1st or 2nd Year Heavy Equipment Technician certification required
- Experience working on heavy equipment or cranes (earth movers, CAT, or similar equipment preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude across electrical, hydraulic, suspension, and air brake systems
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work locally
Preferred Experience
- Background in heavy equipment, crane, or industrial environments
- Comfort with diagnostics involving electrical and fuel systems
- Experience working with maintenance tracking, logbooks, or digital repair records
- Class 1 license is an asset (not required)
Barnhart Offers:
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate as per the Local 955 collective agreement
- Weekly pay
- Overtime opportunities available based on workload
- Union benefits package (health & pension)
- Strong team culture built on Safety, Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Career growth across one of North America’s strongest networks (60+ branches)
- The stability and momentum of Barnhart’s integration with NCSG and rapid Western Canada growth
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 reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America 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.
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