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
$63K
Lower
$79K to $110K
Most common
$130K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
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
- repair heavy machines and vehicles
- inspect heavy machines and vehicles
- replace faulty mechanical parts
- test machinery and equipment for safety
- read repair manuals and technical instructions
- record repair and maintenance work
- talk with workers about equipment problems
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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Do the quizYou 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 in automotive engineering and mechanics
- a New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4 or 5)
- 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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