Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, 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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines to increase by 6.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 180,300 to 192,500 jobs. Its estimate of 15,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($65,510), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
180,300
Projected employment (2034)
192,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
7%
Annual openings (projected average)
15,000
Pay & Preparation
$65,510
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting (4.12/5) • Repairing (4.12/5) • Equipment Maintenance (4/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.75/5) • Operation and Control (3.62/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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