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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

49-3042 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 surface mining. Excludes “Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northeast Minnesota 40049$35.32/hr$25.86/hr$29.34/hr$36.35/hr$40.43/hr$45.74/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining20$35.31/hr
Construction740$32.34/hr
Manufacturing190$29.61/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,400$39.48/hr
Financial Activities120$27.93/hr
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Other Services130$37.79/hr
Public Administration340$36.43/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 30$35.89/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 40$33.23/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 70$38.94/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 70$35.97/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 90$36.43/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 140$35.97/hr6.2%
Southwest Balance of State 140$30.13/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 150$37.35/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 180$35.66/hr14.0%
Northwest Balance of State 190$33.23/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 210$37.56/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 230$33.23/hr9.7%
Central Minnesota 380$36.43/hr14.3%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 380$36.36/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 400$36.35/hr11.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 400$36.91/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,520$38.18/hr16.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,660$38.13/hrN/A
Minnesota 2,950$37.23/hr14.6%




  • 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.