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Are you someone who is mechanically inclined and enjoys fixing large equipment and vehicles? If so, then a career as a heavy equipment technician may be right for you. Heavy equipment technicians are responsible for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling heavy vehicles and industrial equipment.

Overview of Heavy Equipment Technician Role:

In Alberta, the heavy equipment technician trade includes several branches, such as heavy equipment technician, heavy-duty equipment mechanic (off-road), transport trailer mechanic, and truck and transport mechanic. The specific duties vary depending on the branch, but generally, heavy equipment technicians:

• Interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment
• Diagnose and fix faults or malfunctions
• Adjust equipment and replace defective parts
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Write service reports

Working Environment and Skills Required:

Heavy equipment technicians work on a range of equipment, including stationary and mobile internal combustion engines, tracked equipment like crawler tractors, ground engaging equipment, earthmoving equipment, rubber-tired equipment, on-highway and off-highway motor vehicles, and towed vehicles like trailers. The working environment for heavy equipment technicians can vary, and to excel in this profession, they need good vision, hearing, and sense of smell to diagnose problems.

They should also have strength and stamina for working with heavy equipment, mechanical ability, and problem-solving skills. Precision work and an interest in machinery and engines are essential for this role.

Certifications and Salary Information:

In terms of certifications and salary, heavy equipment technicians in this field require an apprenticeship and are provincially regulated. The average salary is $35.13 per hour. Demand for heavy equipment technicians is high, with approximately 19,300 job openings per province each year.

Career Path as a Heavy Equipment Technician:

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a heavy equipment technician, the relevant National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes include: 2006 NOC: Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (7312) and Transport Truck and Trailer Mechanics (7321.3), 2006 NOC-S: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics (H412) and Automotive Service Technicians, Truck Mechanics, and Mechanical Repairers (H421), 2011 NOC: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (7312) and Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers (7321), 2016 NOC: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (7312) and Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers (7321), and 2021 NOC: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401) and Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers (72410).