Job prospects Excavating Equipment Mechanic in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the South Central Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the South Central region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 30%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology