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How to become mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engineseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

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

How to become mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Key skills

Repairing
4.0
Troubleshooting
4.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.9
Quality Control Analysis
3.8
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Operation and Control
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
6.2
Mathematics
3.5
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Engineering and Technology
3.1
Physics
3.0
Transportation
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.8

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

Post-secondary certificate
55%
High school diploma
30%
Some college
8%
Associate's degree
5%
Less than high school
3%

Training before entry

1–2 years
28%
6–12 months
20%
Up to 1 month
20%
3–6 months
9%
4–10 years
8%
1–3 months
7%
None / short demo
5%
2–4 years
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
34%
1–2 years
33%
None
12%
Over 10 years
6%
6–8 years
5%
4–6 years
4%
6–12 months
3%
3–6 months
3%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.