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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3031.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 46,710.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
- Currently, there are 254,280 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”.
Also Known As…
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Truck Mechanic
- Transit Mechanic
- Trailer Mechanic
- Service Technician
- Mechanic
- General Repair Mechanic
- Fleet Mechanic
- Diesel Technician
- Diesel Mechanic
- Bus Mechanic
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Truck, Railroad, and Bus Tune Up Mechanic
- Truck, Railroad, and Bus Transmission Mechanic
- Truck, Railroad, and Bus Motor Mechanic
- Truck, Railroad, and Bus Engine Mechanic
- Truck Trailer Mechanic
- Truck Mechanic Apprentice
- Truck Bench Mechanic
- Transportation Mechanic
- Tractor Trailer Mechanic
- Tractor Mechanic Apprentice
- Tractor Mechanic
- Tractor Expert
- Tank Truck Engine Mechanic
- Ordnance Truck Installation Mechanic
- Oil Field Equipment Mechanic
- Motor Mechanic
- Marine Engine Mechanic
- Marine Engine Machinist Apprentice
- Marine Engine Machinist
- Marine Diesel Technician
- Marine Diesel Mechanic
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Locomotive Mechanic
- Industrial Truck Mechanic
- Heavy Repairer
- Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Farm Machinery Engine Mechanic
- Farm Implement Engine Mechanic
- Farm Equipment Engine Mechanic
- Engine Mechanic
- Engine Maintenance Mechanic
- Diesel Truck Mechanic
- Diesel Tractor Engine Mechanic
- Diesel Service Technician
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic Apprentice
- Diesel Machinist
- Diesel Engine Mechanic
- Diesel Engine Fitter
- Diesel Engine Erector
- Deep Submergence Vehicle Crewmember
- Bus or Truck Garage Mechanic
- Boat Mechanic
- Boat Engines Installer
- Boat Engine Mechanic
- Boat Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Biodiesel Engine Specialist
Tasks for “Overhauler, Bus, Truck”
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
- Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles.
- Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
- Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
- Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits.
- Use handtools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
- Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
- Install or repair accessories.
- Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
- Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
- Align front ends and suspension systems.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
- Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
Related Technology & Tools
- Cross peen hammers
- Shears
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Brazing equipment
- Hearing protectors
- Paint spray guns
- Blast cleaning cabinets
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Ball peen hammers
- Combination wrenches
- Screwdrivers
- Brass hammers
- Spark plug gapping tools
- Jacks
- Snap gauges
- Multimeters
- Desktop computers
- Wire strippers
- Drill presses
- Wire cutting tools
- Acetylene torches
- Wheel balancers
- Rat tail files
- Wire crimpers
- Bleeder wrenches
- Pneumatic wrenches
- Boring bars
- Hex keys
- Gas welding equipment
- Fuel pump test stands
- Personal computers
- Detroit diesel electronic control DDEC readers
- Cutting torches
- Reamers
- Power grinders
- Power sanders
- Safety glasses
- Dynanometers
- Punch sets
- Lathes
- Governor test stands
- Spark plug sockets
- Flare nut wrenches
- Slip joint pliers
- Box end wrenches
- Forklifts
- Hacksaws
- Utility knives
- Tachometers
- Hydraulic rams
- Adjustable crescent wrenches
- Test lights
- Bore gauges
- Dial gauges
- Locking pliers
- Pry bars
- Blow guns
- Snap ring pliers
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Hoists
- Milling machines
- Flash card readers
- Outside calipers
- Feeler gauges
- Chain slings
- Pump wrenches
- Micrometers
- Ratchets
- Depth gauges
- Bearing heating ovens
- Open end wrenches
- Adjustable wrenches
- Dial calipers
- Slug wrenches
- Two way radios
- Needlenose pliers
- Vacuum pumps
- Brake shoe adjusting tools
- Tape measures
- Water pump pliers
- Boring tools
- Pressure gauges
- Impact wrenches
- Welding hoods
- Decelerometers
- Claw hammers
- Brass drifts
- Sledgehammers
- Hones
- Power saws
- Voltmeters
- Power drills
- Injector pop testers
- Torque wrenches
- Hydraulic pumps
- Putty knives
- Safety gloves
- Single-cut mill saw files
- Socket wrench sets
- Drill machines
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Workshop cranes
- Cold chisels
- Riveting tools
- Grinding machines
- Portable welding equipment
- Handheld diagnostic computers
- Valve seat grinders
- Punches
- Vise grip pliers
- Punch presses
- Tire pressure gauges
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Steam cleaning equipment
- Battery chargers
- Inside calipers
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Shop management software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Database software
- Word processing software