Marine Corps
ENGINEERING

MOS

1341

Engineer Equipment Mechanic

Description

Engineer Equipment Mechanics perform preventive maintenance and perform repairs to diesel engines and gasoline and diesel driven construction equipment such as material handling equipment, earth moving equipment, construction equipment and other engine driven or 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
  • time management
  • teamwork in technical environments
  • root cause analysis

Common Certifications

  • ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certification
  • Diesel Mechanic Certification
  • Welding Certification (AWS)

Civilian Career Paths

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • FLEET MANAGEMENT
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

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