Trade Upgrade Program

Are you a Mechanic looking to get into heavy equipment?

Get ready to turbocharge your career with Mader Trade Upgrade—our award-winning training program that takes experienced Mechanics and turns them into fully Heavy Equipment Mechanics. Picture this: you’ll level up your skills, unlocking doors to exciting opportunities in an industry that’s always on the move. Plus, you’ll play a key role in solving the skills shortage while working on the cutting edge of heavy machinery!

But that’s not all. While you’re sharpening your skills, you’ll also be working with with some of the biggest names in the industry, gaining hands-on experience with a massive variety of equipment, and traveling across the US to some of the most rugged mine sites. Think of it as the ultimate adventure where every day brings new challenges, new equipment, and endless growth.

A day in the life of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic

You’ll be out in the field, working with with clients across all kinds of regions and worksites. One day, you might in Texas, elbows-deep in a colossal excavator; the next, you could be fine-tuning a wheel loader in Florida, or in Colorado getting a grader back in action.

You’ll see all makes, all models, and face a new challenge every day—because why settle for ordinary? Whether you’re servicing mammoth machines, getting to the root of those tricky diagnostics, or swapping out major components, there’s always something to keep you busy. Get ready to dive into all kinds of repairs and upgrades, where every fix is a chance to show off your skills and keep the wheels turning on some serious machinery.