Heavy Duty Mechanic

The Heavy Duty Mechanic trade repairs heavy off-highway equipment used in the logging, mining, construction and other industries. Such equipment may include loaders, bulldozers, graders, shovels, tractors, trucks, forklifts, and other similar types of equipment.

A Heavy Duty Mechanic maintains, manufactures, overhauls, reconditions and repairs equipment powered by internal combustion engines or electricity.

Careers

Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Millwrights
Wage: $59,380
10 Year Growth Rate: 19.0%
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics
Wage: $53,770
10 Year Growth Rate: 11.0%
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent