Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
F20A
Support Equipment Tow Tractor Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs on-equipment repair and intermediate maintenance on diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, and steering systems installed in mobile, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and their components.
Core Skills
- diesel engine repair
- drivetrain diagnostics
- brake system service
- steering system repair
- hydraulic system maintenance
- pneumatic system repair
- mobile equipment inspection
- preventive maintenance
- mechanical fault isolation
Common Certifications
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Certification
- ASE Diesel Engines Certification
- ASE Air Conditioning Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASE Entry-Level Diesel Technician Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance
- Diesel electrical systems course
Career Growth
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Certification
- ASE Diesel Engines Certification
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 3
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.