Heavy Construction Equipment Technology

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Overview

Outcomes

Major Description

Coursework prepares students to succeed as well-trained, mechanically minded, hard-working mechanics with heavy equipment dealers and contractors. Instruction involves classroom theory, mock-up demonstrations and repair of customer-owned heavy equipment. Making repairs on actual equipment is vital to skill development. Mechanics already in the field can update their knowledge by registering for specific courses.

Work Environment

Heavy equipment dealers and earth-moving contractors are top employers. Jobs are also available with mining and logging companies. Most mechanics work in indoor shops, but experienced field service technicians travel to job sites to perform repairs.

Potential Job Titles

  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
  • Construction Equipment Overhauler
  • Caterpillar Mechanic
  • Construction Equipment Mechanic
  • Machine Overhauler
  • Field Service Technician

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $24.24/hour
  • Top earners: $31.83/hour

Academic Advisors

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Instructors

Gartner, Roger 651-423-8337 roger.gartner@dctc.edu BIO
Ruzicka, Dan 651-423-8481 daniel.ruzicka@dctc.edu BIO

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