Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Northeast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 3,120 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 32%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%