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Keeping the country’s transportation

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and heavy equipment in motion

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takes a lot of horsepower…

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and a crew of highly-skilled technicians

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and mechanics.

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Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment

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service technicians,

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inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles

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and machinery used in construction,

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farming, railways, and road transportation.

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Diesel service technicians and mechanics

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service buses and trucks,

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or repair any type of diesel engine.

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Many work for trucking companies,

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wholesale trade firms,

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and government agencies.

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Farm equipment mechanics

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and service technicians

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repair farm equipment

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as well as smaller lawn and garden tractors.

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Most work for dealer repair shops,

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with seasonal variation in job duties.

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Mobile heavy equipment mechanics

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maintain construction

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and surface mining equipment,

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such as bulldozers, cranes, graders,

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and excavators.

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Most work for government,

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equipment rental shops,

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and large construction and mining companies.

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Rail car repairers keep railroad locomotives,

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subway cars, and other rolling stock

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in good repair.

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They usually work for railroad,

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public and private transit companies,

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and for manufacturers.

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These technicians often

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lift heavy parts and tools,

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handle greasy and dirty equipment,

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and work in awkward positions.

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While many work indoors in repair shops,

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some specialize in field service

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and travel to worksites

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that may be outdoors,

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in all types of weather.

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Service technicians generally work full time,

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sometimes including evenings or weekends.

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Overtime is common.

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Most service technicians

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have a high school education.

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Formal training and certificates

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are increasingly preferred by employers.

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Certificates usually take 1 to 2 years to earn.

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Once hired, trainees usually reach

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full qualification after 3 to 4 years.