Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Organizational and intermediate-level hydraulic maintenance on shipboard machinery provides transferable repair experience and familiarity with maintenance standards for heavy equipment work.
How to prepare: Take a hands-on heavy equipment hydraulics course focused on model-specific service procedures and post-repair testing.
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