National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming and similar activities. Below are the main duties, all 56 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 72401?
NOC 72401 is the code for heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include agricultural equipment technician, construction equipment mechanic, diesel mechanic - heavy equipment and farm equipment mechanic. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and IRCC lists it for the trades category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $37.12 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72401
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- Trades
- Median wage
- $37.12 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72401
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming and similar activities. They are employed by companies which own and operate heavy equipment, and by heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments, railway transport companies and urban transit systems. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main job titles
- agricultural equipment technician
- construction equipment mechanic
- diesel mechanic - heavy equipment
- farm equipment mechanic
- heavy equipment mechanic
- heavy mobile logging equipment mechanic
- heavy mobile mining equipment mechanic
- heavy-duty equipment mechanic apprentice
- heavy-duty equipment technician
- locomotive mechanic
- tractor mechanic
All 56 job titles in the NOC index
agricultural equipment technician, apprentice farm equipment mechanic, apprentice farm machinery mechanic, backhoe mechanic, caterpillar tractor repairer, construction equipment mechanic, construction equipment repairman/woman, crane repairer, crane service technician, diesel engine mechanic, diesel engine mechanic - heavy equipment, diesel engine mechanic apprentice, diesel engine repairman/woman - railway, diesel locomotive repairman/woman, diesel mechanic, diesel mechanic - heavy equipment, diesel mechanic apprentice, dredge mechanic, dredge repairer, earthmoving equipment mechanic, excavating equipment mechanic, farm equipment mechanic, farm equipment technician, farm machinery mechanic, farm machinery wheelwright, farm tractor mechanic, farm tractor repairer, felling equipment mechanic, fuel injection unit servicer - diesel, grading equipment mechanic, heavy diesel engine mechanic, heavy equipment combination mechanic, heavy equipment field mechanic, heavy equipment inspector-repairer, heavy equipment mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic - diesel engine, heavy mobile equipment repairer, heavy mobile equipment repairman/woman, heavy mobile logging equipment mechanic, heavy mobile mining equipment mechanic, heavy-duty equipment mechanic, heavy-duty equipment mechanic apprentice, heavy-duty equipment technician, heavy-duty equipment technician apprentice, journeyman/woman heavy-duty equipment mechanic, locomotive mechanic, mine locomotive repairman/woman, mobile farm equipment mechanic, mobile farm machinery repairer, mobile logging equipment mechanic, mobile mining equipment mechanic, paving equipment mechanic, power shovel mechanic, repairer mechanic, sideboom mechanic, tractor mechanic.
Main duties of NOC 72401
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Check bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction, agricultural, logging and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
- Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms
- May perform repair work on heavy trucks
- May attach components and adjust new farm equipment.
- Heavy-duty mechanics may specialize in specific types of machinery such as combines or tracked vehicles, or in engine overhaul, power shift transmissions, fuel injection, hydraulics or electronics.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in heavy equipment repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Heavy-duty equipment technician trade certification is compulsory in Quebec (only in the construction industry) and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
- Agricultural equipment technician trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified heavy duty equipment technicians and agricultural equipment technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
- The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 72401 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 72401 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Trade occupations (category draw) | On the eligible list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 72401 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.87 | $37.12 | $55.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.87 | $39.63 | $55.85 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.00 | $28.00 | $38.46 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $31.26 | $41.00 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $29.00 | $40.20 |
| Quebec | $24.00 | $33.00 | $47.00 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $35.00 | $51.19 |
| Manitoba | $23.75 | $35.00 | $48.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.50 | $37.00 | $51.50 |
| Alberta | $23.50 | $42.00 | $65.00 |
| British Columbia | $27.00 | $45.00 | $55.50 |
| Yukon | $30.34 | $44.17 | $56.86 |
| Northwest Territories | $32.87 | $52.22 | $82.01 |
| Nunavut | $36.00 | $53.00 | $55.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 72401 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 72401 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a agricultural equipment technician?
NOC 72401, Heavy-duty equipment mechanics, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72401?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 72401 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 72401 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the trades category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 72401 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $37.12 an hour, with most wages between $23.87 and $55.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72401 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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