Position Summary
We’re looking for a Journeyman or 3rd 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.

Whether you’re an experienced Journeyperson or a 3rd year Apprentice ready to step into more responsibility, 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

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.

Troubleshooting and repairing:

Electrical systems

Fuel systems

Hydraulics (hoses and seals; major hydraulic work is outsourced)

Air brake systems

Qualifications

3rd year Apprentice or Journeyman 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

$43.76/hour as per the Local 955 collective agreement

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities available based on workload

Union advantages 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

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📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic (Alberta)
🏢 Barnhart Crane & Rigging
📍 Alberta