Heavy repairer vs heavy equipment engine mechanic

The differences between heavy repairers and heavy equipment engine mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a heavy repairer and a heavy equipment engine mechanic. Additionally, a heavy repairer has an average salary of $49,537, which is higher than the $48,244 average annual salary of a heavy equipment engine mechanic.

The top three skills for a heavy repairer include troubleshoot, provide technical assistance and preventive maintenance. The most important skills for a heavy equipment engine mechanic are cranes, electrical systems, and diesel engines.

Heavy repairer vs heavy equipment engine mechanic overview

	Heavy Repairer	Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,537	$48,244
Hourly rate	$23.82	$23.19
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	7,426	48,952
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Heavy repairer vs heavy equipment engine mechanic salary

Heavy repairers and heavy equipment engine mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Heavy Repairer	Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic
Average salary	$49,537	$48,244
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $63,000	Between $34,000 And $67,000
Highest paying City	Taunton, MA	-
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	-
Best paying company	Us Army Reserves	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between heavy repairer and heavy equipment engine mechanic education

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

	Heavy Repairer	Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Heavy repairer vs heavy equipment engine mechanic demographics

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

	Heavy Repairer	Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 4.5% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 1.7% White, 72.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	1%	1%

Differences between heavy repairer and heavy equipment engine mechanic duties and responsibilities

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.

Heavy equipment engine mechanic example responsibilities.

Dismantle and reassemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
License to operate a forklift and respirator.
Operate and maintain forklifts, generators MRAP, numerous military vehicles and tractor-trailer combinations.

Heavy repairer vs heavy equipment engine mechanic skills

Common heavy repairer skills

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

Common heavy equipment engine mechanic skills

Cranes, 30%
Electrical Systems, 20%
Diesel Engines, 16%
End Loaders, 9%
Bulldozers, 6%
Hydraulic Systems, 5%

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