Heavy Equipment Mechanic Career Guide and Counseling

Question: I'm working in Dubai as heavy equipment mechanic how can work in New Zealand? Please send me the rquierments and proceduer for applying job as amechanic in New Zealand What is the age limit for a skilled worker like a heavy equipment mechanic working and applying job in a New Zealand

Answer: chk out http://www.workingin-newzealand.com/

Question: looking at marine 1341 equipment engineering mechanic (heavy equipment) is this a cool MOS and how is the pay? if not other cool MOS im looking for something ill see some combat but nothing to dangerous on a daily bases.

Answer: May I ask you why you're joining the USMC? You want to see some combat, but nothing to dangerous..Ha ha ha Pay is the same for everyone, you should know this if you want to enlist. And all jobs suck equally and all jobs are the best equally. Pick something you want to do, and stop looking for the glory without ever earning it.

Question: How easy is it to get hired by csa kuwait ltd? I am a heavy equipment mechanic how much do they get paid?

Answer: It depends on their needs at any given time. The best option is to send your bio to them and you will be contacted if they need you. The salary is negotiable - based on your qualifications, experience and their need. Good luck!

Question: Female Heavy Equipment Mechanic? I am a heavy equipment mechanic and I just so happen to be a woman! I was a small diesel engine mechanic in the Air Force and when I got out, I was hired by a copper mine in their truck shop to work on 190 ton dump trucks and other heavy equipment. I did this for 2.5 years and had a blast. I've since moved away and am working in an office and hate it. I want to be back out in the shop. I'm putting all kinds of irons in the fire in Oregon, Idaho, and Arizona and maybe California (where I am now). Anyone know of any companies that aren't afraid to hire a female mechanic WITH experience?!

Answer: Try any company... if they don't have a legitimate reason to turn you down for a job, just the fact that you're female, then sue them for discrimination.

Question: I'm a heavy equipment mechanic 12 years experience need to have a diploma in a very quick time please advice? i need to obtain a diploma hnd in according to my work experience i work with an oil company as a heavy equipment supervisor controling 10 manpower maintaining a fleet of equipments that value about 15 million $ related to caterpillars loaders dozers grove cranes mercedes trucks and buses atlas cocp compressors , lincoln welding machines,etc, my job based on preventive maintenance ordering parts from local and abroad writing technical reports filling in forms arrangements for load test of liftings equipments follow up spares with warehouse up grade equipments overhauling of hydraulic outriggers and cylinders set up of scope of works and many other office work. finished 6 months course in the uk in Tesside Tertiary College in 2000/2001 , course tiltle mechanicla maintenace engineering , also have city and guilds certificate in piped fluid system part 3 same year, i want to further my education in same way to obtain a hnd diploma and to short cut the way for that .or may be higher.

Answer: Look in the phone directory under colleges/schools/technical institutes. Call them and see what the criteria is for getting it done. I know some schools will give you one "IF" you can past the test. You will have to pay a fee for doing this, but I do know you can get it done. You can get credit for what you already know, if you pass the test to do so. You might even try some on line schools and get your diploma even faster. This has a lot to do with where you are located too. Are you in the UK now? Are you in the USA? If you are in the USA then what I just told you should help. Try the University of Phoenix on line school, as I know they do stuff like that, but I'm not sure how quick you can do it. I hope this helps you. Good Luck!!!

Question: I'm Looking for a heavy equipment Mechanic? Looking to hire heavy equipment mechanics. Extensice North American travel. Cat diesel experience, along with complete understanding of hydraulic systems. Ability to complete tasks on your own or with little direction. Extremely competetive package. All travel expenses paid. Heath/Vacation/Holiday benefits. Please reply to jmurine@plctrenching.com

Answer: Im a mechanic and i weigh 245lbs.....is that heavy enough?

Question: How much do aumotive/heavy equipment mechanics make in the military? Starting salary... Would a degree make a difference?

Answer: Everyone gets the same pay, regardless of their job. Pay is based off your rank, plus any additional things like combat pay, flight pay, or housing allowances for married folks. Google "military pay chart" for the latest pay scales, based on rank and time in service.

Question: Are mechanic's tools tax deductible? My husband started working for the City of CC and of course being a heavy equipment mechanic one must have their own tools. He has purchased several items adding up to almost $2,000. We have saved our receipts. Can these be considered tax deductible since they are used for his job? Additional Info: He is the only employed person in the household, and we usually file Married filing Jointly-. We are homeowners but do not have mortgage payments. Thanks!

Answer: Yes they are deductible, but it probably won't help you. Tools are an employee business expense that are reported on form 2106 which then carries to Schedule A itemized deductions. Employee business expenses must exceed 2% of you adjusted gross income before they start to count. Add all your itemized deductions up and if it exceeds your standard deduction it will lower your tax. Since you state you don't have a mortgage and that is most peoples largest itimezed deduction it is unlikely your itimized deductions will be larger than your standard deduction.

Question: Why are good mechanics so hard to find? I have been trying to hire a heavy equipment mechanic in Denver, Colorado. This job starts at $15-$18 for someone with minimal experience and I think I have posted it everywhere except the local newspapers because I have not had much luck with the papers in the first place. Is there somewhere I am not posting that I should be?

Answer: Try advertising overseas. This is good money for some one with little experience. We have a shortage over here in New Zealand as well. Some of the mechanics over here are getting 45-60 dollars an hour plus work vehicles and housing. Good staff are hard to find and even harder to keep if you aren't paying well. Not that you are paying bad money. $16 say Converted to the kiwi dollar is about $23.50 per hour. Not a bad income. All the best to you

Question: could I start a business in my garage? This is in Indianapolis, IN. I am a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, and on my free time I repair cars and trucks in my garage at home, I do the repairs very cheap, since I have no insurance, bonds ect. I was concidering making a business out of it. Possibly getting a grant, to update my tools, get a lift and raise the roof on my garage. I know I will have to do a lot more than what I do now, and charge more to be able to pay insurance. Thanks in advance for your help.

Answer: Good to hear that you are seeing success doing something you like. My only suggestion is that you check the zoning laws in your community. You may need to find commercial space to run your business. You may also want to consider the traffic in the area you are doing business. For an auto repair business high volume would be best for advertising.