Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

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.

A Day In The Life

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Salary Breakdown

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


Projected Jobs

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

9,360

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

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

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Top Expected Tasks

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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


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