Heavy equipment mechanics repair and maintain such equipment as graders, backhoes and loading shovels used in construction, logging and other industrial work.

Installation Repair and Maintenance
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Long term on-the-job training
Apprenticeship Available
No
Diesel technology
Postsecondary training

Where You Can Go

Blue Mountain Community College: Website
Lane Community College: Website
Linn-Benton Community College: Website
Portland Community College: Website
Rogue Community College: Website
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries - Apprenticeship Division: Website
Work site training is typically required. Talk to potential employers about the specifics for each position.:

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