Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines score 10 out of 100, which is low exposure to AI. That ranks #750 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 20 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 1 on its own and 2 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 2 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

10/ 100

Low

Rank: #750of 923 jobs
US workers: 176,600BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $65,510a year
In real AI use: 2 of 20tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (5%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 2 (10%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 17 (85%)

Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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Questions about mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines and AI

Will AI replace mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines score 10 out of 100 (low exposure), #750 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 3 of the job's 20 tasks, 1 of them on its own, while 17 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records".

Which mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Repair and replace damaged or worn parts"; "Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications"; "Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 2 of the 20 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines, and what do they earn?

About 176,600 people in the US, with median pay of $65,510 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.