A Day In The Life
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines.
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Average
$48,920
ANNUAL
$23.52
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,790
ANNUAL
$17.69
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,400
ANNUAL
$22.79
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,970
ANNUAL
$29.79
HOURLY
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
9,360
Projected job openings through 2030
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Trainee
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Diesel Technician
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Master Technician/Service Manager
Supporting Programs
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Control Precision
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
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