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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Except Engines

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

Annual openings

371

Median wage

$71,830

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+7%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

Since you will be fixing heavy equipment, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A is preferred so you can also drive the equipment. Some employer require this before you start and others will help you get it.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

Employer competency information

  • Feedback from employers identifies the following competencies as being critical to success: mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, critical thinking, and basic computer skills (for using diagnostic tools.

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What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  2. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  3. Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  4. Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  5. Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  6. Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
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