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.
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Salary Information
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines: $63,980 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | General |
| Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction. | General |
| Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. | General |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | General |
| Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery. | General |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | General |
| Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. | General |
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. | General |
| Align equipment or machinery. | General |
| Solder parts or connections between parts. | General |
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Rewire electrical or electronic systems. | General |
| Repair electrical components. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Fleet management software | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Maintenance management software | Facilities management software |
| Project management software | Project management software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Recordkeeping software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| 504F Multimeter Certification | National Coalition of Certification Centers | Not Available |
| Certified Equipment Manager | Association of Equipment Management Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Forklift Technician | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council | Not Available |
| Certified Lubrication Specialist | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Connector and Conductor | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic | International Union of Operating Engineers | Not Available |
| Heavy Equipment Operations | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Oil Monitoring Analyst I | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |