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 +0.7%
Job Openings 988
Industry/Employer
Animal Slaughtering and Processing
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Building Equipment Contractors
Building Foundation/Exterior Contractors
Charter Bus Industry
Colleges and Universities
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Machinery & Supply Merchant Wholesalers
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Motor Vehicle/Part Merchant Wholesalers
Other Food Manufacturing
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Power Generation and Supply
Remediation and Other Waste Services
Support Activities, Road Transportation
Warehousing and Storage
Waste Collection
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
Private Training Programs
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