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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”.

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Tasks for “Hydro Mechanic”

Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.

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