Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
Repairs construction, mining and agricultural heavy equipment. On Canada’s 2026 trades category (NOC 72401).
Free — match your experience to the shortage lists above.
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Country demand snapshot
| Country | Code | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AU | High |
| Canada | CA | High |
| New Zealand | NZ | High |
| United Kingdom | UK | Medium |
High = on a current official shortage, category, Green List, or CSOL-priority list. Medium = typically skilled-visa eligible, but not a current targeted shortage occupation. Lists change — verify on government sources before you file.
Pathways that target this job
Official shortage, category, or salary-list routes that currently include Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic. Lists change — confirm the live occupation table on the government site before you apply.
Canada
- EE Trades
Express Entry — Trade occupations
Category-based draws for listed construction, mechanical, and industrial trades. Federal Skilled Trades and some PNPs can also apply.
Australia
- CSOL / Core Skills
Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
ANZSCO occupations on CSOL can be nominated for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Core Skills stream. Many also feed Employer Nomination (186) and some skilled independent / state streams.
New Zealand
- Green List (Work to Residence)
New Zealand Green List — Work to Residence
Tier 2 Green List roles can move to residence after 24 months of qualifying work (pay, registration, and occupation conditions still apply).
FAQs about Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
Is Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic in Australia, Canada, New Zealand (ISCO 7112). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic?+
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic is on: Express Entry — Trade occupations; Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL); New Zealand Green List — Work to Residence. Open the visa links on this page, then confirm the live occupation table on the government site — lists are updated through the year.
Which occupation code should I use for Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic?+
Canada uses NOC 72401 (TEER 2). The UK uses SOC 5223. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 321212. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic?+
Hard facts: ISCO 7112, Canada NOC 72401, category Construction, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.