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.
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
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
01
Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
02
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
03
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
04
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
05
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
06
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
07
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
08
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
09
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
10
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists