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HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

AUTOMOTIVE AND MACHINE REPAIR

Work with vehicles and machines used in farming, construction and railway transport; inspect, repair and maintain them to make sure they continue to run safely at optimum efficiency.

Career Details

Skills

Students in Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic are trained in the following subject areas:

Understanding and using measuring tools and equipment
Repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts in construction equipment, such as forklifts
Dismantling and reassembling parts of heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
Understanding fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, and air intake systems
Operating and inspecting machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
Welding, cutting, brazing, and soldering
Practicing safety on the job

Career Options

Most Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic graduates go to work for a construction company. Equipment mechanics spend most of the day fixing large machines, which means you can expect to do some heavy lifting on the job. Most heavy construction equipment mechanics work full time, but some may be hired on a contract basis.

Requirements

Before entering the program, students must:

Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.

Credentials

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.

Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic Numbers to Know

$53K

National average earning potential for this career

Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.

Expectations

While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:

Attention to detail
Commitment to safety
Critical thinking
Integrity