Heavy Equip. Tech

Job Description

• Diagnose and repair bulldozers, cranes, excavators, and other large machinery used in construction and industry.

• Inspect hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Perform preventive maintenance by lubricating parts, changing fluids, and replacing worn-out components.

• Operate diagnostic tools and software to identify system failures and recommend solutions.

Salary Data

Heavy equipment technicians diagnose, repair, and maintain construction, mining, and agricultural machinery—keeping critical industries running. These professionals earn a median salary of $61,000+ per year, with top earners making over $83,850 annually. With the increasing demand for infrastructure projects and the rise of advanced machinery, skilled technicians have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge equipment while earning a strong salary. Specializing in hydraulics, electronics, or heavy-duty diesel engines can push earnings even higher, making this one of the most stable and lucrative career paths in the skilled trades.

Salary and job market data sourced from reputable industry sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Glassdoor, Payscale, and other trusted labor market research reports. Figures represent estimates and may vary by location, experience, and employer.

Labor Market Growth Projections

The field is seeing healthy growth. Employment of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment technicians is projected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033, notably faster than average. An estimated 24,000 openings per year are expected as demand for construction, mining, and agricultural machinery maintenance remains strong (and as current technicians retire). The push for infrastructure development and an uptick in large-scale construction projects contribute to the favorable outlook for this trade.

Fun Fact

The world's largest dump truck, the BelAZ 75710, weighs 800,000 pounds fully loaded and can carry over 450 tons of material. Heavy equipment technicians are responsible for maintaining and repairing these massive machines, ensuring they stay operational in mines and construction sites across the U.S.!

Heavy Equipment Technician: Taming the Big Machines

Heavy Equipment Technicians keep bulldozers, cranes, and other colossal machines in action. This career is anything but small-scale—one day you might rebuild a multi-ton crane’s engine, the next you’re debugging the electronics on a high-tech excavator. Few people realize how advanced heavy equipment has become, so as a heavy equipment tech, you’re at the cutting edge of mechanics and technology.

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