Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
O*NET Code: 49-3042.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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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💼 Also Known As
Brake MechanicBulldozer MechanicCaterpillar MechanicClutch MechanicConstruction Equipment MechanicConstruction Equipment OverhaulerCrane MechanicCrane TechnicianDinkey Engine MechanicDinkey MechanicDragline MechanicDredge MechanicDrop Hammer MechanicEndless Track Vehicle MechanicEquipment MechanicEquipment Mechanic SpecialistEquipment TechnicianField MechanicField Service TechnicianField Technician
⚡ Skills (17)
Troubleshooting4/100
Repairing4/100
Equipment Maintenance4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Equipment Selection3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (10)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Fleet management software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Maintenance management software
Facilities management software
0Project management software
Project management software
0Recordkeeping software
Data base user interface and query software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines → Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (7)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Equipment Maintenance
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Troubleshooting
Current: 4Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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