Heavy engineering equipment systems technicianטכנאי/ת מערכות צמ"ה (ציוד מכני הנדסי)
What the Heavy engineering equipment systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
Heavy engineering equipment systems technicians maintain the propulsion and electrical systems of the combat engineering vehicles used by the IDF.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 20
This is what the work of the role holds.
Heavy engineering equipment includes graders, excavators, loaders, bulldozers, the D9 and other vehicles of the Combat Engineering Corps. On the battlefield, this equipment moves ahead of tanks and armored vehicles.
The soldier is responsible for operating the propulsion and electrical systems of this equipment and keeping them fit and ready for action.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 5 weeks at Bahad 20 and teaches how to maintain heavy engineering equipment and keep it fit for use.
Where it trainsBahad 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country: combat engineering battalions, the Mashaa maintenance centers, the national Ordnance group, and development and training units. Soldiers placed in combat engineering battalions can complete basic training at Rifleman 03 level and are recognized as combat soldiers.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Part of the technological reserve program.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Heavy engineering equipment systems technician role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Heavy engineering equipment systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Heavy engineering equipment systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Heavy engineering equipment systems technician hold?
The course lasts 5 weeks at Bahad 20 and teaches how to maintain heavy engineering equipment and keep it fit for use.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Heavy engineering equipment systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.