Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 33,910 - 76,600; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile mechanical equipment in the United States. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, testing, and ensuring operational efficiency of machinery used in construction and logging. With a growing job market and an average salary range between $33,910 and $76,600, this role offers compelling opportunities for skilled individuals looking to advance in the field.

Qualifications

• Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects.

Job description

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description & Duties

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining.

A Day in the Life of a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic

• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• 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.

What a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic Should Know

• Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Types of Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic Jobs

• Ski Lift Mechanic
• Field Service Technician
• Garage Construction Equipment Mechanic
• Shovel Mechanic
• Hoist Mechanic

Job Demand for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

In 2016, there were an estimated 127,400 jobs in the United States for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,500 new jobs for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics by 2026, with 13,500 yearly job openings in this field.

Average Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Salary

The salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics ranges between about $33,910 and $76,600 a year.

What Tools & Technology do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Recordkeeping software
• Maintenance management software