Top Skills for This Career
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Understanding, using, maintaining, or repairing machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems.
Paying close attention to accuracy, quality, instructions, and small but important details.
Using precise hand and finger movements to control tools, equipment, or materials.
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How to Become One
Most heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians have a high school diploma or equivalent. Because vehicle and equipment technology is increasingly sophisticated and computerized, some employers prefer to hire service technicians who have completed a training program at a postsecondary institution. PayThe median annual wage for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians was $63,850 in May 2025. Job Outlook Overall employment of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 20,300 openings for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Pay
The median annual wage for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians was $63,850 in May 2025. Job Outlook Overall employment of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 20,300 openings for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 20,300 openings for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
What They Do
Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, and other industries.
Work Environment
Service technicians usually work indoors in noisy repair shops. They often lift heavy parts and tools, handle greasy and dirty equipment, and stand or lie in uncomfortable positions. Most service technicians work full time, and many work evenings and weekends.
How to Become a Heavy Vehicle or Mobile Equipment Service Technician
Most heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians have a high school diploma or equivalent. Because vehicle and equipment technology is increasingly sophisticated and computerized, some employers prefer to hire service technicians who have completed a training program at a postsecondary institution.
Pay
The median annual wage for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians was $63,850 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 20,300 openings for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Work Environment
Service technicians usually work indoors in noisy repair shops. They often lift heavy parts and tools, handle greasy and dirty equipment, and stand or lie in uncomfortable positions. Most service technicians work full time, and many work evenings and weekends.
How to Become a Heavy Vehicle or Mobile Equipment Service Technician
Most heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians have a high school diploma or equivalent. Because vehicle and equipment technology is increasingly sophisticated and computerized, some employers prefer to hire service technicians who have completed a training program at a postsecondary institution.
Pay
The median annual wage for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians was $63,850 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 20,300 openings for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
More Information
Learn more about heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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