Lift truck mechanic vs field mechanic

The differences between lift truck mechanics and field 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 lift truck mechanic and a field mechanic. Additionally, a field mechanic has an average salary of $46,395, which is higher than the $40,376 average annual salary of a lift truck mechanic.

The top three skills for a lift truck mechanic include electrical systems, and . The most important skills for a field mechanic are CDL, construction equipment, and cranes.

Lift truck mechanic vs field mechanic overview

	Lift Truck Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Yearly salary	$40,376	$46,395
Hourly rate	$19.41	$22.31
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	69,664	135,482
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Lift truck mechanic vs field mechanic salary

Lift truck mechanics and field mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lift Truck Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Average salary	$40,376	$46,395
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $56,000	Between $33,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between lift truck mechanic and field mechanic education

There are a few differences between a lift truck mechanic and a field mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Lift Truck Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Lift truck mechanic vs field mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between lift truck mechanics' and field mechanics' demographics:

	Lift Truck Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 2.5% White, 69.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between lift truck mechanic and field mechanic duties and responsibilities

Lift truck mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish several other kenworth basic training modules.Skills UsedProblem solving, mechanical aptitude, and efficient workmanship.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Accomplish several other kenworth basic training modules.Skills UsedProblem solving, mechanical aptitude, and efficient workmanship.

Field mechanic example responsibilities.

Have visited various locations and have accomplished field preventive maintenance on compressors.
Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and handtools.
Supervise mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of technical difficulties, installation and in mechanical failures of military equipment.
Construct and assemble sub- assemblies and assemble components including shafts, pulley, bearings, gearboxes and conveyor components.
Repair and maintain the tar kettles and up keep of all compressors, and push behind blowers.
Perform all levels of repair and maintenance for school buses, vans, pickups, trailers, mowers and snow blowers.

Lift truck mechanic vs field mechanic skills

Common lift truck mechanic skills

Electrical Systems, 100%

Common field mechanic skills

CDL, 13%
Construction Equipment, 10%
Cranes, 7%
Hydraulic Systems, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
Asphalt, 4%

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