Heavy equipment mechanic: certificates and tools to start with
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A Alexey Puzanov Editor started the topic
Heavy equipment technicians are in short supply almost everywhere. Typical routes in are dealer apprenticeship programmes (Caterpillar ThinkBIG, John Deere TECH and similar), technical college diesel programmes, or starting as a service helper.
Useful skills: diesel engines and aftertreatment, hydraulics, electrical diagnostics with laptops, welding and safe lifting.
Technicians: which tools and training made the biggest difference early in your career?