Bus and 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.

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $42,500.00
Average Time to Fill 55 days
Typical Education High school equivalency
Typical Experience Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 9,544
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 2.12 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Problem-solving

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Repair mechanical timing devices
Overhaul major vehicle systems such as engines or transmissions
Repair mechanical equipment or machinery
Repair measuring or control devices
Repair mechanical controls
Repair major vehicle systems such as engines, engine components, or transmissions
Rebuild parts or components
Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order
Adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
Maintain mechanical machinery or implements
Maintain cargo or passenger vehicle
Install glass such as windshields in motor vehicles
Install vehicle parts and accessories
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment
Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
Align vehicle frame
Repair commercial transportation equipment
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair defective or damaged tires
Service vehicle with water, air, fuel, or oil
Install tires on vehicles
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
Maintain work tools or equipment
Maintain welding machines or equipment
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components

Handling and Moving Objects

Adjust vehicle components according to specifications
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
Align equipment or machinery
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Weld metal structures
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Weld metal parts and components
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery
Assemble equipment or components
Rewire electrical or electronic systems
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured automotive or vehicle related products by hand
Attach equipment extensions or accessories
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures


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Booster Skills & Certifications

Job Seekers possessing booster skills & certifications, such as those listed below, added to core skills are more marketable, harder to find and expensive to hire.

Hard to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be hard to fill. These skills and certifications make a job seeker more in demand because the skills are not widely available.

Expensive to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be expensive to fill. Job seekers with these skills and certifications are likely to earn more money.

Skill or Certification Certi - fication Hard to Fill Expensive to Fill
Occupational Health and Safety
Customer Service
Fleet Preventive Maintenance
Auto Repair
Engine Repair
Customer Contact
Hydraulics
Automotive Services Industry Knowledge
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