Occupation information for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines South Carolina

description

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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Currently Employed: 2,320

Projected Annual Job Openings: 280

Typical Hourly Wage: $23.10 - $30.54

Typical Annual Salary: $48,050 - $63,530

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: More than 1 year on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • 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.
  • Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  • Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  • Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  • Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  • Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Locking pliers
  • Pneumatic impact wrenches
  • Punches or nail sets or drifts
  • Screwdrivers
  • Specialty wrenches

Technology:
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Facilities management software
  • Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
  • Word processing software