Will AI replace mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines?AI replacement risk 21% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$65,510
25th–75th pct. $56,970–$79,270
Top pay (est.)
$122,800
Top 10% $94,460
Pay in 5 years
$77,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$91,100est.
$78,300–$105,800
Outlook score
68/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
21%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.7%
15K openings / yr
Will AI replace Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines? AI replacement risk
21%
Low
Ranked #140 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high
How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Important abilities
Extent FlexibilityVisualizationManual DexterityControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationNear Vision
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.