Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Field-level maintenance of earthmoving, grading, compaction, lifting, and loading equipment transfers directly to civilian heavy equipment repair.
How to prepare: Take a manufacturer-specific service course for the equipment used by a target construction fleet or equipment dealer.
What the civilian work involves
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Maintenance management software
- Recordkeeping software