Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Average
$47,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$31,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$49,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$68,000
ANNUAL
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
3,370
Projected job openings through 2028
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Degree Recommendations
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
01
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
02
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
03
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
04
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
05
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
06
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
07
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
08
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
09
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
10
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
SKILL
Operation and Control
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
ABILITY
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