Careers: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining. Excludes “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists” and “Rail Car Repairers.”
$23.46
Median Hourly Wage
126
Average Annual Openings
368
Near-term Retirements
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Information For Job Seekers
In this job, your typical duties would include:
- Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment
- Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials
- Handling and moving objects
- Making decisions and solving problems
Is this a good fit for you? Skills typically required:
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Operations monitoring
- Operation and control
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Short-Term Training:
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation
- Diesel Equipment & Technology
Professional Certifications
- None
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Opportunity Outlook (2022 -2032)
Current Jobs:
1232
Projected Growth:
2% in Maine
Hires:
654
Information For Career Advisors
Hire and Train
Medium job preparation is needed. Most workers have a high school diploma or equivalent plus vocational schools and receive moderate- to long-term on-the-job training (OJT), which can range from 1 -2 years, or an associate’s degree. Career progression can take multiple forms depending on the worker’s interests, prior experience, skill attainment, or degree attainment. To advance, workers need around 5 years within the role and to demonstrate leadership, experience, and capabilities.
Training
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Long-term on-the-job training
- No work experience required
Requirements/Typical Entry Points
Short-Term Training:
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation
- Diesel Equipment & Technology
Professional Certifications
- None
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Workforce Snapshot
Current Jobs:
1232
Projected Growth:
2% in Maine
Hires:
654
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