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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
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Median pay

$63,980
Median annual pay for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

5.8%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

16,500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

188,700
Estimated U.S. employment for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+10,900
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Long-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Active Learning
  4. 4Active Listening
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Speaking

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Mechanical
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3Mathematics
  4. 4Computers and Electronics
  5. 5Public Safety and Security
  6. 6Building and Construction

Abilities

  1. 1Control Precision
  2. 2Manual Dexterity
  3. 3Extent Flexibility
  4. 4Finger Dexterity
  5. 5Near Vision
  6. 6Arm-Hand Steadiness

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Social

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Perseverance
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  2. 2Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  5. 5Handling and Moving Objects
  6. 6Controlling Machines and Processes

Work context

  1. 1Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  2. 2Exposed to Contaminants
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  5. 5Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  6. 6Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Representative tasks

  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  • Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  • Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  • Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  • Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  • Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Software and tools

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Sources

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