Marine Corps MOS · Engineering
1341 Engineer Equipment Mechanic
Overview
Engineer Equipment Mechanics perform preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines and gasoline or diesel powered construction equipment. They service material handling, earthmoving, engine driven, and towed equipment.
Core Skills
- diesel and gasoline engine maintenance
- heavy equipment repair
- hydraulic systems troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
- technical manual interpretation
- fault isolation and diagnostics
- use of diagnostic tools
- maintenance documentation and records
- safety and compliance
- basic electrical systems troubleshooting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
- Facilities Management
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Diesel Engines (T2) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Drive Train (T3) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) · Funded
Career Growth
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Gasoline Engines (T1) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems (T7) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (T8) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Suspension and Steering (T5) · Funded
- ARFF Vehicle Technician Level I · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Rail Car Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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