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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 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
- Overhauler, Bus, Truck
- 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 “Truck, Railroad, and Bus Motor Mechanic”
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
- Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Align front ends and suspension systems.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
- 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, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
- Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
- Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
- Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
- Install or repair accessories.
- Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
- Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles.
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
Related Technology & Tools
- Hacksaws
- Vacuum pumps
- Dial calipers
- Feeler gauges
- Bleeder wrenches
- Pry bars
- Screwdrivers
- Utility knives
- Milling machines
- Boring bars
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Spark plug sockets
- Multimeters
- Needlenose pliers
- Vise grip pliers
- Impact wrenches
- Pump wrenches
- Snap gauges
- Adjustable wrenches
- Locking pliers
- Detroit diesel electronic control DDEC readers
- Handheld diagnostic computers
- Grinding machines
- Shears
- Valve seat grinders
- Forklifts
- Ratchets
- Voltmeters
- Lathes
- Spark plug gapping tools
- Punch sets
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Slip joint pliers
- Slug wrenches
- Desktop computers
- Combination wrenches
- Tachometers
- Brazing equipment
- Chain slings
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Brass hammers
- Water pump pliers
- Punches
- Drill machines
- Battery chargers
- Drill presses
- Gas welding equipment
- Wire cutting tools
- Sledgehammers
- Power saws
- Snap ring pliers
- Hearing protectors
- Acetylene torches
- Welding hoods
- Micrometers
- Cross peen hammers
- Injector pop testers
- Wire strippers
- Wire crimpers
- Hydraulic pumps
- Boring tools
- Depth gauges
- Brass drifts
- Fuel pump test stands
- Cold chisels
- Bore gauges
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Workshop cranes
- Decelerometers
- Box end wrenches
- Paint spray guns
- Pneumatic wrenches
- Cutting torches
- Power grinders
- Torque wrenches
- Bearing heating ovens
- Tape measures
- Portable welding equipment
- Open end wrenches
- Brake shoe adjusting tools
- Flash card readers
- Hones
- Test lights
- Safety gloves
- Flare nut wrenches
- Dial gauges
- Power drills
- Hoists
- Tire pressure gauges
- Dynanometers
- Pressure gauges
- Power sanders
- Jacks
- Rat tail files
- Personal computers
- Wheel balancers
- Inside calipers
- Two way radios
- Putty knives
- Safety glasses
- Hydraulic rams
- Socket wrench sets
- Blast cleaning cabinets
- Adjustable crescent wrenches
- Punch presses
- Single-cut mill saw files
- Ball peen hammers
- Blow guns
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Riveting tools
- Hex keys
- Governor test stands
- Steam cleaning equipment
- Outside calipers
- Reamers
- Claw hammers
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Shop management software
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Office
- Database software