Caterpillar mechanic vs junior mechanic

The differences between caterpillar mechanics and junior mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a caterpillar mechanic and a junior mechanic. Additionally, a caterpillar mechanic has an average salary of $44,577, which is higher than the $39,809 average annual salary of a junior mechanic.

The top three skills for a caterpillar mechanic include loaders, and . The most important skills for a junior mechanic are hand tools, electrical systems, and OSHA.

Caterpillar mechanic vs junior mechanic overview

	Caterpillar Mechanic	Junior Mechanic
Yearly salary	$44,577	$39,809
Hourly rate	$21.43	$19.14
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	34,082	44,920
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Caterpillar mechanic vs junior mechanic salary

Caterpillar mechanics and junior mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Caterpillar Mechanic	Junior Mechanic
Average salary	$44,577	$39,809
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $72,000	Between $28,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	Fremont, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	WestRock
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between caterpillar mechanic and junior mechanic education

There are a few differences between a caterpillar mechanic and a junior mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Caterpillar Mechanic	Junior Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering Technology	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Caterpillar mechanic vs junior mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between caterpillar mechanics' and junior mechanics' demographics:

	Caterpillar Mechanic	Junior Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.5% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 2.1% White, 72.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 2.3% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between caterpillar mechanic and junior mechanic duties and responsibilities

Caterpillar mechanic example responsibilities.

Wheel loaders : 992G , 992K , 966G , 966H.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Lead floor operator as well as lead crane operator
Experience in replacement of small parts such as door hinges, mirrors, and serpentine belts on MRAP.

Junior mechanic example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
Assist technicians in the installation and repair HVAC system units, including electronic and mechanical components.
Measure, cut, thread and bond pipes and tubing to feeding water, gas or refrigerant to various HVAC equipment.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Caterpillar mechanic vs junior mechanic skills

Common caterpillar mechanic skills

Loaders, 100%

Common junior mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 20%
Electrical Systems, 11%
OSHA, 10%
Ladders, 7%
Light Fixtures, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%

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