Diesel service technicians and mechanics (also known as diesel technicians) inspect, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engine.
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- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles
- Follow a checklist of inspection procedures
- Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists
- Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components
- Read and interpret diagnostic test results from diagnostic equipment such as an oscilloscope, which is used to measure the voltage produced by electronic components
- Do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts
- Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.0%
Job Openings 1,171
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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