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Barnhart Crane and Rigging


Journeyman Mechanic

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Recruitment began on December 4, 2025
and the job listing Expires on December 5, 2026
Full-time
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Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily maintenance of property, equipment (i.e., Trucks and Trailers), and vehicles throughout the facility;
  • Inspect and evaluates operating conditions of equipment and vehicles;
  • Perform maintenance activities and modifies existing equipment and systems to keep the facility in good running order;
  • Read, understand, and follow hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical diagrams;
  • Ensure that all maintenance is completed in accordance with established department policies and safety regulations;
  • Attend training sessions to update technical knowledge as needed;
  • Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extend of repair needed.
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems using hand tools and power tools.
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications and NCSG’s policies.
  • Follow all NCSG Safety rules and safe work practices.
  • Interpret work orders and technical manuals.
  • Be a positive mentor.

Requirements:

  • Licensed Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate;
  • CVIP Tech License;
  • Valid Driver’s License with clean commercial drivers abstract, Class 1 license an asset;
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working with heavy trucks, picker trucks, light duty fleet and various oilfield related trailers.
  • Experience in Cummins diesels engines an asset.
  • Ability to work in team-oriented environment;
  • Ability to work outside or on site, with the majority of work in the shop;
  • Must have own tools for start of work term and remove them at end of work term at own expense.

CSTS 2020, H2S, First Aid and CSO required.

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605-688-4425
Email
careers@sdstate.edu
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Student Union #136
1421 Student Union Ln, Brookings, SD 57007
Brookings, SD 57007

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M Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
T Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
W Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
TH Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
F Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

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Office of Career Development, South Dakota State University
Phone
605-688-4425
Email
careers@sdstate.edu
Address

Student Union #136
1421 Student Union Ln, Brookings, SD 57007
Brookings, SD 57007

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