Diesel Mechanics Technology

Average Annual Salary for Diesel Mechanics Technology:

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average entry level salary is $30,000

Necessary Education for Diesel Mechanics Technology Career:

Degree in either:

• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

What is Diesel Mechanics Technology in a nutshell?

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

Types of Diesel Mechanics Technology jobs:

• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
• Motorboat Mechanics
• Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
• Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

The diesel engine is the workhorse powering the Nation's trucks and buses because it delivers more power, is more efficient, and is more durable than its gasoline-burning counterpart. Diesel-powered engines also are becoming more prevalent in light vehicles, including passenger vehicles, pickups, and other work trucks.

Knowledge:

• Mechanical
• Design
• Customer and Personal Service
• Engineering and Technology
• Transportation

• Reading Comprehension
• Repairing
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment Maintenance
• Complex Problem Solving

• Manual Dexterity
• Arm Hand Steadiness
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Logical mind

Employment of diesel service technicians and mechanics is expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2014.