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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Part of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics, in the Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance pathway.

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 49-3042.00

What the work is

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

On a typical day

  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  • Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.

What it pays

$61,810
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $47,310
Experienced workers reach $82,470
  1. $47k10th
  2. $52k25th
  3. $62kMedian
  4. $77k75th
  5. $82k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $47,310, 25th $52,070, Median $61,810, 75th $77,270, 90th $82,470

About 1,400 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+12.6%

employment change in the Alamo region, 1,650 to 1,857 jobs · U.S. +6%

161

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 16,500

1,650

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 188,700

Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Long-term on-the-job training

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Troubleshooting4.0
  2. Repairing4.0
  3. Equipment Maintenance3.9
  4. Operations Monitoring3.5
  5. Operation and Control3.4
  6. Quality Control Analysis3.8
  7. Equipment Selection3.3
  8. Critical Thinking3.4

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. High school or less32%
  2. Certificate55%
  3. Some college8%
  4. Associate degree5%

Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.

Alamo programs that lead here

  • Alamo Institutes
  1. Heavy Structures

    Workforce course · Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics

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