# Heavy Equipment Mechanic jobs and career guide

Category: Automotive & Heavy Equipment
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/heavy-equipment-mechanic/
Also called: heavy equipment technician, field service technician, construction equipment mechanic

Heavy equipment mechanics service excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes and ag equipment in shops and the field.

## Typical US pay
$50k–$100k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Repair hydraulics, engines and undercarriage
- Perform field service from a service truck
- Diagnose electronic controls
- Maintain service records

## Key skills
- Hydraulics
- Diesel engines
- Field service
- Welding
- Electrical

## Training
Heavy equipment technology program or dealer apprenticeship (Cat ThinkBIG, Deere TECH).

## Licensing & certifications
No license; CDL and OEM certifications help.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.