Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

What Does a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Do?

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• 2Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• 3Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• 4Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• 5Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• 6Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• 7Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
• 8Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Required Skills

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

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary