As construction hardware advances, fundamental technical skills are still required
Discussion about the future of construction gear technicians and a few terms ascend to the surface: electrification, self-governing vehicles, virtual reality and augmented reality. Computer repair technician skills , Job Description - FieldEngineer However, many contend that even as construction machines advance, technicians will, in any case, need essential water-driven, electronic and mechanical knowledge. "You're still going to have hydraulics and electronics," says Al Cevero, VP of construction, digging and utility for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. "Its vast majority remains the same." "At this moment, there's nothing to replace the power and speed of a hydraulic cylinder," says Dave Wilson, Indiana product support manager for West Side Tractor Sales, a Deere seller settled in Naperville, Illinois. "For years to come, there will be hydraulic pumps, hydrostatic pumps and hydraulic oil. Individuals still need to see how...