Heavy equipment mechanic NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for heavy equipment mechanic.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for heavy equipment mechanic is 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
72401
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72401 covers
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.
| Unit group | 72401 — Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 72401 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 72401 →
Other job titles under NOC 72401
- Agricultural equipment technician
- Construction equipment mechanic
- Farm equipment mechanic
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanic apprentice
- Diesel mechanic - heavy equipment
- Heavy mobile logging equipment mechanic
- Heavy mobile mining equipment mechanic
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72401, one of these may fit better:
- Air-cooled engine mechanic — NOC 72429 (Other small engine and small equipment repairers, TEER 2)
- Aircraft hydraulics mechanic — NOC 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft instrument mechanic — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft mechanic — NOC 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft mechanic helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Apprentice industrial instrument mechanic — NOC 22312 (Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics, TEER 2)
- Apprentice motor vehicle mechanic — NOC 72410 (Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, TEER 2)
- Athletic equipment custodian — NOC 65211 (Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport, TEER 5)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for heavy equipment mechanic?+
In NOC 2021, "heavy equipment mechanic" is an example title in unit group 72401 — Heavy-duty equipment mechanics. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is heavy equipment mechanic eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72401 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does heavy equipment mechanic get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72401 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a heavy equipment mechanic get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 72401 is on IRCC's list for Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says heavy equipment mechanic but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 72401. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.