I would be answering the phone calls from mechanics and technical communicators from over 100 dealerships all over the USA, Mexico and Canada.
CAREER
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$55,350
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+0.7% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Do
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
Other Job Titles Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines May Have
Construction Equipment Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic, Equipment Technician, Field Mechanic, Field Service Technician, Field Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Technician, Mechanic, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (49%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
I spent over twenty years in the field as a mechanic then I taught mechanics for about eight years. This back ground allowed me to move to the factory level where I could share my knowledge with many more mechanics and technical people.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
Then some field work to learn the equipment.
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