Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists
Also called: Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Bus Mechanic, General Repair Mechanic
What they 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.
On the job, you would:
- 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 brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
Engineering and Technology
Safety and Government
Transportation
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Ideas and Logic
Hearing and Speech
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Facilities management software
Word processing software
Data base user interface and query software
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$41,640
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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