Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty construction equipment. Some mechanics in this occupation specialize in hydraulic-operated transmissions and attachments, drive trains, tracked vehicle suspensions and steering.
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics are employed by heavy equipment dealers, service companies and companies that own and operate heavy equipment.
High school diploma,
With at least 2 years of experience.
Knowledge in safety usage of hand and power operated tools in repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and engines.
Knowledge with the use of testing and tuning equipments.
Can follow and explain instructions to other workers clearly.
Knows how to assemble body, frame, engines, and major driveline of the equipments.
Can analyze mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.
Ability to train lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
Knowledge in using fleet maintenance management software to enter repair information.
Knows which work needs priority and then assign it to other workers.
Can work individually or as part of the team.
