construction equipment technician

Construction equipment technicians inspect, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, forestry and earthworks such as bulldozers, excavators and harvesters. They perform evaluations of the equipment, and ensure the safety and optimal efficiency of the machinery.

Alternative Labels

building equipment servicer

building equipment mechanic

heavy equipment mechanic

construction equipment technician

heavy equipment inspector

building construction equipment operator

building equipment operator

building construction equipment mechanic

building equipment inspector

building construction equipment servicer

building construction equipment maintenance inspector

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

perform test run monitor heavy machinery perform machine maintenance operate welding equipment consult technical resources use testing equipment keep heavy construction equipment in good condition operate soldering equipment resolve equipment malfunctions manage heavy equipment record test data conduct routine machinery checks

Essential Knowledge

construction equipment related to building materials mechanics

Optional Skills and Competences

order supplies maintain hydraulic systems install hydraulic systems estimate restoration costs maintain electronic equipment provide technical training maintain electrical equipment install pneumatic systems advise on mine equipment inspect heavy surface mining equipment prepare compliance documents perform risk analysis manage inspections of equipment write inspection reports apply technical communication skills advise on safety improvements write records for repairs install electrical and electronic equipment use safety equipment in construction troubleshoot maintain forestry equipment secure working area

Optional Knowledge

construction products electronics pneumatics wood products hydraulics construction industry

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b0480558-269d-4903-9bc7-f390cd6a6964

Status

released

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