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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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.
Common Tasks
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
- Align front ends and suspension systems.
- Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
- 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.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $25.80 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $17.03 and $36.17 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $53,672.09 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $35,417.31 and $75,223.86 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,490 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 21.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,810.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $25.00 with the median annual salary reaching $52,529.
