My day is spent fixing any trucks that come into our shop in order to sell them or rent them out.
CAREER
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$50,200
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+3.4% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Do
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.
Other Job Titles Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists May Have
Bus Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Technician, Fleet Mechanic, General Repair Mechanic, Mechanic, Service Technician, Trailer Mechanic, Transit Mechanic, Truck Mechanic
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- 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.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
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