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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
$54.36K Median Salary 28.1K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 7.8% Job Growth
About This Career
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.
Reported Job Titles
Bus Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Technician (Diesel Tech), Fleet Mechanic, General Repair Mechanic, Heavy Truck Mechanic, Service Technician, Trailer Mechanic, Transit Mechanic, Truck Mechanic
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Near Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Control Precision
Hearing Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Problem Sensitivity
Extent Flexibility
Information Ordering
Trunk Strength
Visualization
Auditory Attention
Depth Perception
Flexibility of Closure
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Far Vision
Perceptual Speed
Reaction Time
Selective Attention
Speech Recognition
Static Strength
Visual Color Discrimination
Knowledge
Mechanical
Transportation
Education and Training
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Skills
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Operations Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Equipment Selection
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Time Management
Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Facilities management software
Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Data base user interface and query software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Calendar and scheduling software
Inventory management software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Tools
Specialty wrenches
Calipers
Portable data input terminals
Drill press or radial drill
Blow torch
Engine or component test stands
Boring machines
Punches or nail sets or drifts
Retaining ring pliers
Stripping tools
Spark plug wrench
Dial indicator or dial gauge
Round file
Mill saw file
Pneumatic impact wrenches
Dynamometers
Wheel balancing equipment
Wire cutters
Slings
Valve refacer
Welder torch
Speed sensors
Induction heaters
Rivet tools
Compressed air gun
Hammers
Circuit tester
Pressure indicators
Socket sets
Welding masks
Power drills
Slip or groove joint pliers
Thickness measuring devices
Hydraulic pumps
Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe
Protective gloves
Power grinders
Stamping dies or punches
Diagonal cut pliers
Pressure or steam cleaners
Ear plugs
Locking pliers
Sledge hammer
Tire pressure gauge
Spot welding machine
Ball peen hammer
Automotive honing machine
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Tungsten inert gas welding machine
Pneumatic sanding machines
Adjustable wrenches
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus
Feeler gauges
Pressure sensors
Voltage or current meters
Hand reamer
Hole gauge
Metal inert gas welding machine
Paint sprayers
Wire lug crimping tool
Claw hammer
Brake repair kits
Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machine
Cross and straight pein hammer
Hacksaw
Two way radios
Hex keys
Workshop cranes
Multimeters
Depth gauges
Micrometers
Putty knives
Screwdrivers
Tape measures
Cold chisels
Ratchets
Vacuum pumps
Pry bars
Hoists
Safety glasses
Tachometers
Jacks
Utility knives
Forklifts
Milling machines
Combination wrenches
Impact wrenches
Battery chargers
Box end wrenches
Torque wrenches
Shears
Open end wrenches
Desktop computers
Needlenose pliers
Personal computers
Power sanders
Power saws
