Justin Moritz

es el docente principal de International Union of Operating Engineers en el Centro Job Corps de Conservación Civil de Fort Simcoe. Tiene experiencia como mecánico en el ejército de los Estados Unidos. Justin ha seguido su carrera profesional durante más de 22 años. Sus funciones en el campo le proporcionaron la experiencia y los conocimientos sobre las lecciones y habilidades profesionales, además de sobre cómo enseñar mecánica de equipo pesado en un aula y en el campo.

Trade

Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic

On the job, you will ...

  • Consult equipment operating manuals, blueprints and drawings  
  • Perform scheduled maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating parts, diagnosing and identifying malfunctions  
  • Use computerized tools and equipment 
  • Inspect, repair and replace defective or worn parts, such as bearings, pistons and gears, and overhaul 
  • Test major components, such as engines, hydraulic systems and electrical systems 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Most Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic graduates go to work for construction companies. Equipment mechanics spend most of the day fixing large machines, which means you can expect to do some heavy lifting on the job. 

The credentials you will earn ...

Students who complete an Automotive and Machine Repair training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from such organizations as: 

  • National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
  • National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) 
  • United Automobile Workers (UAW) 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
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National Rate Max Value
80,641
Industry

Automotive and Machine Repair

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Job Corps offers training in the following automotive and machine repair areas. Get started today.

 

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Short Description

Heavy equipment mechanics perform scheduled maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating parts, diagnosing and identifying malfunctions. 

National Rate Avg Value
57,939
National Rate Min Value
47,403