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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Puerto Rico

Want to work as a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Puerto Rico? Here’s what you need to know. Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining. Excludes “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists” (49-3031) and “Rail Car Repairers” (49-3043).

What do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Make in Puerto Rico?

The mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines working in Puerto Rico, the typical annual salary is $30,050 per year (or roughly $14.45/hour).Earnings range from $24,210 at the 10th percentile to $56,620 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$24,210	$11.64
25th percentile	$24,960	$12.00
Median (50th)	$30,050	$14.45
75th percentile	$48,940	$23.53
90th percentile	$56,620	$27.22

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Puerto Rico relative to the national average — is 0.20, meaning fewer mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines earn a median of $39,180 per year ($18.84/hour), below the Puerto Rico median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 65,814 mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines across the United States. In Puerto Rico alone, around 220 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 2,380 mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines.

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

The largest metro-area employers of mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	150	$30,050
Ponce, PR	30	$47,070

Top States for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Employment

These states have the highest employment of mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines work.

State	Number Employed
California	21,170
Texas	19,850
Florida	9,760
Arizona	7,840
Pennsylvania	7,560
Georgia	6,620
Ohio	5,900
Louisiana	5,650
Virginia	4,990
North Carolina	4,810
New York	4,180
Alabama	4,050
Michigan	3,810
Colorado	3,790
Missouri	3,760
Washington	3,640
New Jersey	3,490
Nevada	3,360
Indiana	3,250
Illinois	2,960

Highest-Paying States for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Where mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines earn the most: mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines.

State	Annual Median Salary
Rhode Island	$80,770
Alaska	$79,900
Nevada	$78,970
Massachusetts	$78,450
California	$78,060
Hawaii	$78,060
North Dakota	$76,450
Connecticut	$76,160
Washington	$75,820
Minnesota	$75,750

Skills

The most important mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.

Work Activities

• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Getting Information
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Related Careers

Related occupations to mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines include:

• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
• Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
• Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Also Known As

Brake Mechanic, Bulldozer Mechanic, Caterpillar Mechanic, Clutch Mechanic, Construction Equipment Mechanic, Construction Equipment Overhauler, Crane Mechanic, Crane Technician, Dinkey Engine Mechanic, Dinkey Mechanic, Dragline Mechanic, Dredge Mechanic, Drop Hammer Mechanic, Endless Track Vehicle Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-3042.00