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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Brake Mechanic

2.	Bulldozer Mechanic

3.	Cat Mechanic

4.	Caterpillar Mechanic

5.	Clutch Mechanic

6.	Construction Equipment Mechanic

7.	Construction Equipment Overhauler

8.	Crane Mechanic

9.	Diesel Mechanic

10.	Diesel Technician

11.	Dinkey Engine Mechanic

12.	Donkey Mechanic

13.	Dragline Mechanic

14.	Dredge Mechanic

15.	Drop Hammer Mechanic

16.	Endless Track Vehicle Mechanic

17.	Equipment Mechanic

18.	Equipment Technician

19.	Field Mechanic

20.	Field Service Technician

21.	Field Technician

22.	Fleet Technician

23.	Fork Lift Mechanic

24.	Forklift Mechanic

25.	Forklift Technician

26.	Garage Construction Equipment Mechanic

27.	Heavy Duty Mechanic

28.	Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

29.	Heavy Equipment Mechanic

30.	Heavy Equipment Technician

31.	Heavy Vehicle Technician

32.	Hoist Mechanic

33.	Hydraulic Auto Jack Mechanic

34.	Hydraulic Jack Mechanic

35.	Hydraulic Mechanic

36.	Hydro Mechanic

37.	Lift Truck Mechanic

38.	Link Trainer Mechanic

39.	Logging Equipment Mechanic

40.	Machine Maintenance

41.	Machine or Machinery Mechanic

42.	Machine Overhauler

43.	Maintenance Mechanic

44.	Master Mechanic

45.	Mechanic

46.	Mechanic Helper

47.	Mobile Equipment Mechanic

48.	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic

49.	Power Shovel Mechanic

50.	Rigging Loft Mechanic

51.	Shop Mechanic

52.	Shop Technician

53.	Shovel Mechanic

54.	Ski Lift Mechanic

55.	Track Vehicle Repairer

56.	Truck Mechanic Apprentice

57.	Trucksmith

Job Tasks

	Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. Reassemble equipment after repair. Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery.

	Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects. Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.

	Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.

	Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

	Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.

	Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.

	Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.

	Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems. Rewire electrical or electronic systems. Repair electrical components.

	Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records. Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. Maintain repair or maintenance records.

	Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Maintain work equipment or machinery. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

	Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools. Solder parts or connections between parts. Operate welding equipment.

	Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Maintain work equipment or machinery.

	Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts. Supervise employees.

	Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears. Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. Align equipment or machinery.

	Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal. Fabricate parts or components.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians
	Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, rail transportation, and other industries.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians
	Service technicians usually work indoors in noisy repair shops. They often lift heavy parts and tools, handle greasy and dirty equipment, and stand or lie in uncomfortable positions. Most service technicians work full time, and many work evenings and weekends.

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