Dragline mechanic vs heavy repairer

The differences between dragline mechanics and heavy repairers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a dragline mechanic and a heavy repairer. Additionally, a heavy repairer has an average salary of $49,537, which is higher than the $44,870 average annual salary of a dragline mechanic.

The top three skills for a dragline mechanic include general maintenance, MIG and . The most important skills for a heavy repairer are troubleshoot, provide technical assistance, and preventive maintenance.

Dragline mechanic vs heavy repairer overview

	Dragline Mechanic	Heavy Repairer
Yearly salary	$44,870	$49,537
Hourly rate	$21.57	$23.82
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	33,931	7,426
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Dragline mechanic vs heavy repairer salary

Dragline mechanics and heavy repairers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dragline Mechanic	Heavy Repairer
Average salary	$44,870	$49,537
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $69,000	Between $38,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	Taunton, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Us Army Reserves
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between dragline mechanic and heavy repairer education

There are a few differences between a dragline mechanic and a heavy repairer in terms of educational background:

	Dragline Mechanic	Heavy Repairer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Dragline mechanic vs heavy repairer demographics

Here are the differences between dragline mechanics' and heavy repairers' demographics:

	Dragline Mechanic	Heavy Repairer
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.8% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian, 1.6% White, 78.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 1.8% White, 74.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	1%	1%

Differences between dragline mechanic and heavy repairer duties and responsibilities

Dragline mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Authorize Cummins diesel engine mechanic.

Heavy repairer example responsibilities.

Inspect building systems HVAC and plumbing to ensure operation equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribe by the client
Perform initial and in-process inspections; perform mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot to localize defects and determine cause of malfunction.
Supervise and ensure quality for all maintenance of weapon systems, while maintaining combat readiness and effectiveness.

Dragline mechanic vs heavy repairer skills

Common dragline mechanic skills

General Maintenance, 54%
MIG, 46%

Common heavy repairer skills

Troubleshoot, 16%
Provide Technical Assistance, 15%
Preventive Maintenance, 11%
Support Equipment, 8%
Motor Vehicle, 8%
Bulldozers, 7%

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