Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

About this Career Path

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

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Environment

Diesel service technicians and mechanics usually work in well-ventilated and sometimes noisy repair shops. They occasionally repair vehicles on roadsides or at worksites. Most diesel technicians work full time, and overtime and evening shifts are common.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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Salary Breakdown

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

$52,090

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$32,820

ENTRY LEVEL

$50,200

MID LEVEL

$76,460

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

1,219

Current Available Jobs

296,800

Projected job openings through 2030

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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

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KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

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KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

K

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

K

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

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SKILL

Repairing

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SKILL

Troubleshooting

S

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

S

SKILL

Equipment Maintenance

S

SKILL

Critical Thinking

A

ABILITY

Near Vision

A

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

A

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

A

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

A

ABILITY

Control Precision