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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Biodiesel Engine Specialist

2.	Boat Diesel Motor Mechanic

3.	Boat Engine Mechanic

4.	Boat Engines Installer

5.	Boat Mechanic

6.	Bus Mechanic

7.	Bus or Truck Garage Mechanic

8.	Deep Submergence Vehicle Crewmember

9.	Diesel Engine Erector

10.	Diesel Engine Fitter

11.	Diesel Engine Mechanic

12.	Diesel Machinist

13.	Diesel Mechanic

14.	Diesel Mechanic Apprentice

15.	Diesel Motor Mechanic

16.	Diesel Service Technician

17.	Diesel Technician

18.	Diesel Tractor Engine Mechanic

19.	Diesel Truck Mechanic

20.	Engine Maintenance Mechanic

21.	Engine Mechanic

22.	Farm Equipment Engine Mechanic

23.	Farm Implement Engine Mechanic

24.	Farm Machinery Engine Mechanic

25.	Fleet Mechanic

26.	General Repair Mechanic

27.	Heavy Duty Mechanic

28.	Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic

29.	Heavy Repairer

30.	Industrial Truck Mechanic

31.	Locomotive Mechanic

32.	Maintenance Mechanic

33.	Marine Diesel Mechanic

34.	Marine Diesel Technician

35.	Marine Engine Machinist

36.	Marine Engine Machinist Apprentice

37.	Marine Engine Mechanic

38.	Mechanic

39.	Motor Mechanic

40.	Oil Field Equipment Mechanic

41.	Ordnance Truck Installation Mechanic

42.	Overhauler, Bus, Truck

43.	Service Technician

44.	Tank Truck Engine Mechanic

45.	Tractor Expert

46.	Tractor Mechanic

47.	Tractor Mechanic Apprentice

48.	Tractor Trailer Mechanic

49.	Trailer Mechanic

50.	Transit Mechanic

51.	Transportation Mechanic

52.	Truck Bench Mechanic

53.	Truck Mechanic

54.	Truck Mechanic Apprentice

55.	Truck Trailer Mechanic

56.	Truck, Railroad, and Bus Engine Mechanic

57.	Truck, Railroad, and Bus Motor Mechanic

58.	Truck, Railroad, and Bus Transmission Mechanic

59.	Truck, Railroad, and Bus Tune Up Mechanic

60.	Vehicle Mechanic

Job Tasks

	Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.

	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.

	Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment. Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.

	Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. Service vehicles to maintain functionality.

	Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly. Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.

	Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

	Rebuild gas or diesel engines. Repair defective engines or engine components.

	Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. Measure distances or dimensions.

	Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges. Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

	Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. Rebuild parts or components.

	Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels. Rewire electrical or electronic systems.

	Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.

	Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems. Repair defective engines or engine components.

	Align front ends and suspension systems. Align equipment or machinery.

	Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices. Adjust vehicle components according to specifications. Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.

	Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

	Install or repair accessories. Install vehicle parts or accessories. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

	Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units. Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery. Repair defective engines or engine components.

	Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems. Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

	Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows. Adjust vehicle components according to specifications. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

	Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits. Measure equipment outputs.

	Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles. Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.

	Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves. Grind parts to required dimensions.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
	Diesel service technicians and mechanics inspect, repair, and overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engine.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
	Diesel service technicians and mechanics usually work in well-ventilated and sometimes noisy repair shops. They occasionally repair vehicles on roadsides or at worksites. Most diesel technicians work full time, and overtime and evening shifts are common.

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