Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Repair and maintain big tools like backhoes, fire trucks, and cranes.
Repairs assembly defects of agricultural equipment, such as tractors, hay balers, and combines, using handtools and power tools: Reads inspection reports and examines equipment to determine type and extent of defect. Aligns, adjusts, or replaces parts, such as drive chains, sprockets, housings, and springs, using handtools and pneumatic grinder. Records type and cause of defect.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Nationally: $22,000 – $49,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor