Construction equipment technician
Also known as: building equipment servicer, building equipment mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, heavy equipment inspector, building construction equipment operator, building equipment operator
About this occupation
Construction equipment technicians inspect, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, forestry and earthworks such as bulldozers, excavators and harvesters. They perform evaluations of the equipment, and ensure the safety and optimal efficiency of the machinery.
Essential skills and knowledge
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- construction equipment related to building materials
- operate welding equipment
- perform test run
- conduct routine machinery checks
- use testing equipment
- mechanics
- manage heavy equipment
- consult technical resources
- record test data
- operate soldering equipment
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (O*NET 49-3041.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
- Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
- Record details of repairs made and parts used.
- Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
- Clean and lubricate parts.
- Typical education (US)
- Post-Secondary Certificate
- Preparation
- Job Zone 3 of 5
- Interests
- Realistic, Conventional, Investigative
Top skills: Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving
US median pay: US$56,550 a year (2025), 37,870 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- MetalworkO*NET: MechanicalExtremely important (4.7)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.7)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.7)
- PhysicsO*NET: PhysicsImportant (3.4)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.4)
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyImportant (3.1)
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Post-Secondary Certificate
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Millwrights
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.