Increased use of heavy equipment in the agriculture, trucking, construction and auxiliary power industries has created a widespread need for qualified heavy equipment technicians. Estimates suggest less than half of the current demand for technicians in this industry is being met, so skilled graduates are already in high demand.

Employment opportunities exist throughout the various heavy equipment industries. Job titles include diagnostic technician, technician, service engineer, field engineer, service manager, shop foreman, trainer, engineering technician and maintenance team leader.