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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY: COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION

Washburn University

Associate's Degree

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  • Topeka, Kansas

    1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, 66621

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 49-3042.00

Skills

TroubleshootingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisEquipment SelectionCritical Thinking

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Manual DexterityControl PrecisionFinger DexterityExtent FlexibilityNear VisionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessMultilimb CoordinationVisualizationDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and com
  • Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareFacilities management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable monkey wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAwlsBall peen hammersBattery chargersBolt cuttersBoring barsBrake bleeder wrenchesBrass driftsBrazing equipmentBreaker bars

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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium49-3042.00Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Enginestitle_inference$63,980 median$92,360 top+5.78%1,090
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Damaged or worn mechanical parts — diagnose and replace independently on a variety of mobile heavy equipment with minimal supervision in a fleet-maintenance setting.
  • Hydraulic and mechanical subassemblies — overhaul and reassemble transmissions, crawler heads, and lift systems using cranes and precision hand tools in a production shop.
  • Operational defects — troubleshoot by operating and road-testing heavy equipment to isolate root causes before initiating repairs.
  • Technical service bulletins and blueprints — interpret multi-page diagrams and apply specifications to ensure accurate component reassembly on earthmoving or material-handling equipment.
  • Electrical systems — rewire, test, and repair circuits and control panels on heavy equipment using multimeters and wiring diagrams in a field or shop context.
  • Repaired equipment — conduct post-overhaul performance and load tests, comparing results against manufacturer tolerances to confirm operating efficiency.
  • Time and workflow — plan daily repair sequences and prioritize work orders to meet equipment return-to-service deadlines in a busy maintenance yard.
  • Quality control findings — document inspection results, defects, and corrective actions in facility management or maintenance-tracking software.
  • Common mechanical and hydraulic problems — apply critical thinking to select appropriate repair methods and tools from available resources without supervisor input.
  • Customer or operator communication — explain repair findings and service recommendations clearly in written work orders and verbal briefings.

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