Careers: Bus & Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus & Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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.
$22.46
Median Hourly Wage
188
Average Annual Openings
556
Near-term Retirements
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Information For Job Seekers
In this job, your typical duties would include:
- Repairing & maintaining mechanical equipment
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials
- Getting information
- Identifying objects, actions, and events
- Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
Is this a good fit for you? Skills typically required:
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Operations monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Critical thinking
Start Here
Short-Term Training:
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation
- Diesel Equipment & Technology
Professional Certifications
- CDL
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Opportunity Outlook (2022 -2032)
Current Jobs:
1,987
Projected Growth:
-2% in Maine
Hires:
847
Information For Career Advisors
Hire and Train
Medium job preparation is needed. Most workers have a high school diploma or equivalent plus vocational schools and receive moderate- to long-term on-the-job training (OJT), which can range from 1 -2 years, or an associate’s degree. Career progression can take multiple forms depending on the worker’s interests, prior experience, skill attainment, or degree attainment. To advance, workers need around 5 years within the role and to demonstrate leadership, experience, and capabilities.
Training
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Long-term on-the-job training
- No work experience required
Requirements/Typical Entry Points
Short-Term Training:
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation
- Diesel Equipment & Technology
Professional Certifications
- CDL
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Workforce Snapshot
Current Jobs:
1,987
Projected Growth:
-2% in Maine
Hires:
847
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