Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Northwest

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Northwest region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 20%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%