Notes on employment for Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics

  • Opportunities should be good for persons with formal postsecondary training in diesel or heavy equipment mechanics, especially if they also have training in basic electronics and hydraulics.
  • This occupation offers relatively high wages and the challenge of skilled repair work.
  • Skill in using computerized diagnostic equipment is becoming more important.




More information on Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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