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Heavy-duty equipment mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Heavy-duty and farm equipment mechanics may specialize in specific types of machinery such as combines or tracked vehicles, or in engine overhaul, power shift transmissions, fuel injection, hydraulics or electronics.

B. Check bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction, agricultural, logging and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions

C. Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required

D. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools

E. Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications

F. Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment

G. Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms

1. What education do you need to become a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics?
   1. You usually need a high school diploma. 2. To gain trade certification,... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics?
   The job outlook for Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics is considered Average... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment... more
4. How much does a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics make?
   The average hourly wages for Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics is $20.21/HR,... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics"?
   4% of Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics are unemployed. This rate is close to... more
6. How many Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics are employed part-time?
   2% of Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics are employed only on a part-time basis.... more
7. How many Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics are self-employed?
   Roughly 8% of Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics are self-employed. This is... more
8. What is the average age of a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the... more