Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Job Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Multilimb Coordination, Control Precision, and Visualization. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Quality Control Analysis and Repairing.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Getting Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Processing Information
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Extent Flexibility
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Control Precision
  
Visualization
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Near Vision
  
Information Ordering
  
Static Strength
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Reaction Time
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Oral Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Selective Attention
  
Written Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Far Vision
  
Trunk Strength
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Depth Perception
  
Response Orientation
  
Auditory Attention
  
Category Flexibility
  
Speech Recognition
  
Speech Clarity
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Rate Control
  
Memorization
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Speed of Closure
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Originality
  
Written Expression
  
Time Sharing
  
Stamina
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Sound Localization
  
Number Facility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Night Vision
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Explosive Strength
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Education and Training
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Physics
  
Mathematics
  
Chemistry
  
Design
  
Building and Construction
  
Production and Processing
  
Transportation
  
English Language
  
Clerical
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Administration and Management
  
Telecommunications
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Communications and Media
  
Law and Government
  
Psychology
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Geography
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  

Wages

Alaska
$65,840  
 
Hawaii
$63,960  
 
Nevada
$57,460  
 
Washington
$54,130  
 
California
$53,980  
 
District of Columbia
$53,680  
 
Rhode Island
$53,450  
 
Connecticut
$52,750  
 
Minnesota
$50,580  
 
New Jersey
$50,060  
 
Arizona
$49,160  
 
Maryland
$49,100  
 
Utah
$48,570  
 
New York
$48,220  
 
Colorado
$48,200  
 
Massachusetts
$47,560  
 
Wyoming
$47,170  
 
North Dakota
$46,830  
 
Illinois
$46,720  
 
Montana
$46,270  
 
Oregon
$46,080  
 
Wisconsin
$44,840  
 
Pennsylvania
$44,700  
 
Delaware
$44,020  
 
New Mexico
$44,010  
 
Missouri
$43,680  
 
Ohio
$43,640  
 
Iowa
$43,580  
 
Alabama
$43,540  
 
South Dakota
$42,810  
 
Georgia
$42,500  
 
Virginia
$42,490  
 
Indiana
$42,200  
 
Michigan
$41,600  
 
Louisiana
$41,390  
 
New Hampshire
$40,980  
 
Kentucky
$40,830  
 
Idaho
$40,560  
 
Florida
$40,400  
 
South Carolina
$40,280  
 
North Carolina
$39,840  
 
Virgin Islands
$39,740  
 
Kansas
$39,350  
 
Texas
$39,340  
 
Vermont
$39,260  
 
Maine
$38,940  
 
West Virginia
$38,310  
 
Tennessee
$38,220  
 
Mississippi
$38,050  
 
Arkansas
$37,760  
 
Oklahoma
$37,490  
 
Nebraska
$35,400  
 
Guam
$35,400  
 
Puerto Rico
$22,370  
 

Skills

Quality Control Analysis
  
Repairing
  
Troubleshooting
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Operation and Control
  
Monitoring
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Active Learning
  
Coordination
  
Time Management
  
Equipment Selection
  
Active Listening
  
Speaking
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Analysis
  
Writing
  
Installation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Negotiation
  
Technology Design
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Science
  
Operations Analysis
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Initiative
  
Integrity
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Persistence
  
Independence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Cooperation
  
Innovation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Leadership
  
Concern for Others
  
Self Control
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Contact With Others
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Telephone
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Physical Proximity
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Consequence of Error
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Electronic Mail
  
Level of Competition
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Every day-

Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
  
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
  
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
  
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
  
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
  
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
  
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  
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.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)