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Job 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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3042.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 50,810.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 24.00
- Currently, there are 123,570 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines”.
Also Known As…
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Field Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Field Mechanic
- Equipment Technician
- Diesel Mechanic
- Construction Equipment Mechanic
- Trucksmith
- Truck Mechanic Apprentice
- Track Vehicle Repairer
- Ski Lift Mechanic
- Shovel Mechanic
- Shop Technician
- Shop Mechanic
- Rigging Loft Mechanic
- Power Shovel Mechanic
- Mobile Equipment Mechanic
- Mechanic Helper
- Master Mechanic
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Machine Overhauler
- Machine or Machinery Mechanic
- Machine Maintenance
- Logging Equipment Mechanic
- Link Trainer Mechanic
- Lift Truck Mechanic
- Hydro Mechanic
- Hydraulic Mechanic
- Hydraulic Jack Mechanic
- Hydraulic Auto Jack Mechanic
- Hoist Mechanic
- Heavy Vehicle Technician
- Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Garage Construction Equipment Mechanic
- Forklift Technician
- Fork Lift Mechanic
- Fleet Technician
- Equipment Mechanic
- Endless Track Vehicle Mechanic
- Drop Hammer Mechanic
- Dredge Mechanic
- Dragline Mechanic
- Donkey Mechanic
- Dinkey Engine Mechanic
- Diesel Technician
- Crane Mechanic
- Construction Equipment Overhauler
- Clutch Mechanic
- Caterpillar Mechanic
- Cat Mechanic
- Bulldozer Mechanic
- Brake Mechanic
Tasks for “Forklift Mechanic”
- Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
- Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
- Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
- Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
- Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
- Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
- Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
- Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
- Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Related Technology & Tools
- Tire pressure gauges
- Offset box wrenches
- Power sanders
- Two way radios
- Inspection mirrors
- Drill presses
- Rubber mallets
- Combination wrenches
- Handheld battery testers
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Hand held diagnostic computers
- Dial calipers
- Rulers
- Grease guns
- Jacks
- Oxyacetylene welding equipment
- Dial gauges
- Pipe wrenches
- Protective ear plugs
- Oscilloscopes
- Circuit testers
- Flame cutting equipment
- Leak detection equipment
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Welding hoods
- Breaker bars
- Hose-clamp pliers
- Brake bleeder wrenches
- Ohmmeters
- Respirators
- Slotted screwdrivers
- Pry bars
- Personal computers
- Plastic tip hammers
- Hammers
- Pin punches
- Heat guns
- Pneumatic ratchets
- End nippers
- Wheel alignment gauges
- Desktop computers
- Electronic engine analyzers
- Crowfoot wrenches
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Spark plug gapping tools
- Power grinders
- Hose clamps
- Three-pin punches
- Screw extractor sets
- Locking C-clamp pliers
- Razor knives
- Snap ring pliers
- Oil filter wrenches
- Single-cut mill saw files
- Exhaust emission analyzers
- Flare nut wrenches
- Plasma welding equipment
- Allen wrenches
- Slip joint pliers
- Ammeters
- Pneumatic wrenches
- Electronic screwdrivers
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Starter punches
- Vise grip pliers
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Torx screwdrivers
- Boring bars
- Grinding machines
- Brass drifts
- Groove joint/water pump pliers
- Socket wrenches
- Tachometers
- Paint sprayers
- Hard-toed shoes
- Ball peen hammers
- Impact air wrenches
- Battery chargers
- Needlenose pliers
- Putty knives
- Solvent sprayers
- Test lights
- Bolt cutters
- Hazardous material protective clothing
- Hydraulic lifts
- Wire crimpers
- On board computers
- Channel lock pliers
- Feeler gauges
- Nut drivers
- Hoists
- Multimeters
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Screw pitch gauges
- Ratchets
- Air compressors
- Magnetic pickup tools
- Screwdrivers
- Power saws
- Riveting tools
- Hex key sets
- Socket wrench sets
- Hard hats
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Cordless screwdrivers
- Lathes
- Center punches
- Micrometers
- Pitch gauges
- Jack stands
- Tape measures
- Cutting torches
- Pressure gauges
- Hacksaws
- Lineman's pliers
- Power drills
- Ratcheting screwdrivers
- Awls
- Wire cutters
- Long nose pliers
- Voltmeters
- Brazing equipment
- Dynamometers
- Cold chisels
- Snips
- Wire brushes
- Utility knives
- Adjustable wrenches
- Safety goggles
- Wire strippers
- Dual action pliers
- Punch sets
- Gas welders
- Leak detectors
- Adjustable monkey wrenches
- Maintenance management software
- Recordkeeping software
- Microsoft Excel
- Database software
- Microsoft Office