The element of education is not very important to become heavy equipment mechanic. Rational thinking and practice of the work have more weight than the education.
what education do I need to become a heavy duty mechanic
Tools and stuff
Apparently, very little - they don't even need to know how to spell mechanic.
There are many places where you can buy heavy equipment. The best place I have found is on www.machinerytrader.com
2 years
You do. You'll need at least a Class A CDL to operate any type of heavy equipment. Certain equipment, such as cranes, require additional certification.
It's not difficult to earn a forklift operator license. There are websites online that offer courses on forklift operator certification. Some companies will offer programs to employees to get their certification in forklift operations.
You don't need a college degree, or even necessarily a highschool degree or GED to get a good mechanic job. What you do need is education and specific mechanic training. You can sometimes get this at community colleges, or better yet directly from a mechanic.
if the bearing will not stay in, the housing is worn.this can be repaired by using a new bearing with a speedy sleeve. u will need to go to a bearing supplier to get this. a good mechanic will know what it is, but an average mechanic will have no clue. also heavy equipment mechanic will know what it is
You have to have a special license to operate a heavy equipment rental in Omaha, NE.
You need to have atleast 2 years of Secondary school. Who ever put "Don't worry about it buddy!" is a failure, Probably doesn't know how much education you need to be an auto mechanic.
Heavy equipment operators need to have training in the operation of and maintenance of the equipment to be operated. They also need to have knowledge of safety procedures and any laws or regulations for the equipment.