O*NET-SOC 49-3042.00

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Repairing2.B.3.l4.1207/2017
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k4.1207/2017
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j4.007/2017
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.7507/2017
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.6207/2017
Equipment Selection2.B.3.c3.3807/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Control Precision1.A.2.b.14.007/2017
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.24.007/2017
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.8807/2017
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8807/2017
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8807/2017
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.7507/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.Core15207/2017
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.Core15207/2017
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.Core15207/2017
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.Core15107/2017
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.Core14807/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.211/2023
Investigative3.5511/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.