Heavy equipment technician, Kaihangarau mīhini nunui
Also known as
- Heavy equipment mechanic, heavy equipment repair technician, heavy diesel mechanic, field service mechanic, construction machinery mechanic, earthmoving machinery mechanic, mine machinery mechanic
Heavy equipment technicians identify issues, repair and maintain machines and heavy vehicles like bulldozers, cranes and excavators, and other equipment.
Your pay could be
$58K
Lower
$76K to $107K
Most common
$127K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Heavy equipment technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts and be on call
- usually work in garages or workshops and may travel locally to work sites
- may work in loud, dusty and dirty conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
- Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
- Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
You usually need a qualification or experience to become a heavy equipment technician.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4 and 5) Plant and Equipment strand
- a Class 2 or higher driver licence
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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