Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Occupational 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. Excludes “Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2023

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Northeast Minnesota	200	24	$30.32/hr	$19.48/hr	$22.83/hr	$30.29/hr	$37.06/hr	$39.69/hr

Leading Industries for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	N/A	N/A
Construction	270	$28.26/hr
Manufacturing	40	$30.83/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	800	$34.98/hr
Professional and Business Services	40	$26.30/hr
Education and Health Services	N/A	N/A
Other Services	160	$31.70/hr
Public Administration	N/A	$34.16/hr

Other Regional Data for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2020-2030
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	30	$23.87/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	50	$33.13/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	50	$30.49/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	70	$31.55/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	80	$35.76/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	90	$31.31/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	90	$31.57/hr	6.1%
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	120	$30.61/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	140	$31.55/hr	13.8%
Northwest Balance of State	150	$30.75/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	170	$32.19/hr	10.9%
Northwest Minnesota	170	$30.75/hr	9.1%
Northeast Minnesota	200	$30.29/hr	13.4%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	210	$30.39/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	310	$30.90/hr	N/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	810	$34.16/hr	14.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	870	$34.16/hr	N/A
Minnesota	1,630	$32.23/hr	12.6%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2020-2030
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	11,610	$24.40/hr	-5.4%
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	300	$23.42/hr	5.4%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	2,020	$37.11/hr	9.5%
Signal and Track Switch Repairers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	6,630	$29.90/hr	6.4%
Rail Car Repairers	350	$37.58/hr	2.8%
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	2,940	$24.21/hr	0.5%
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	590	$22.98/hr	N/A
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	1,800	$24.83/hr	7.4%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	6,000	$31.45/hr	18.9%

Task for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

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.
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.