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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-3042
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$65,510
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
15,800
Proj. Annual Openings
176,600
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Troubleshooting
2.Repairing
3.Equipment Maintenance
4.Operations Monitoring
5.Operation and Control
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
Common titles: Construction Equipment Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic, Equipment Technician, Field Mechanic, Field Service Technician, Field Technician
Representative Tasks
- •Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
- •Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- •Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
- •Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- •Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- •Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
- •Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- •Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- •Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotDatabase softwareMaintenance management softwareRecordkeeping software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $65,510 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |