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.

ESCO Code

7233.1

NACE Code

33.12 - Repair and maintenance of machinery

Alternative Labels

building equipment servicer

building equipment mechanic

heavy equipment mechanic

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

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

Essential Knowledge

construction equipment related to building materials mechanics

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

construction industry construction products electronics hydraulics pneumatics wood products

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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