Career fit quiz

Is Heavy Equipment Mechanic the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the heavy equipment mechanic career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the heavy equipment mechanic job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like big machines
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy troubleshooting hydraulics and engines
Statement 3 of 8I don’t mind getting dirty
Statement 4 of 8I like working independently
Statement 5 of 8I can handle outdoor work in any weather
Statement 6 of 8I want strong demand for my skills
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–2 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $65,510 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics inspect, repair and maintain construction, mining, forestry and other heavy equipment, including hydraulics, drivetrains, electrical systems and undercarriages.

  • Perform preventive maintenance and inspections
  • Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and engine problems
  • Repair and rebuild pumps, cylinders and transmissions
  • Replace undercarriage components such as tracks and rollers
  • Use diagnostic software to read fault codes

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