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E516 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS

Major Occupational Groups: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | K
About the Occupational Classification System Manual
MOG E—Precision Production, Craft, And Repair Occupations
Mechanics And Repairers
E516 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS
Exclude Helpers (H865), Automobile Mechanics (E505), Bus, Truck, and Stationary Engine Mechanics (E507), and Farm Equipment Mechanics (E517).
Analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain eavy equipment such as bulldozer, Caterpillar, cranes, dredges, forklift, etc. May be designated by specialty such as Air Brake Person, Brake Specialist, Car Person, Crane Mechanic, Hoist Mechanic, etc.

Last modified: October 16, 2001