Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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Job 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.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Finger Dexterity, Hearing Sensitivity, Extent Flexibility, and Oral Comprehension. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Mathematics, and Transportation and are skilled at Repairing and Equipment Maintenance.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Processing Information
  
Getting Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  

Abilities

Finger Dexterity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Near Vision
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Control Precision
  
Visualization
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Auditory Attention
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Static Strength
  
Selective Attention
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Reaction Time
  
Oral Expression
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Category Flexibility
  
Trunk Strength
  
Information Ordering
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Response Orientation
  
Time Sharing
  
Depth Perception
  
Written Comprehension
  
Far Vision
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Stamina
  
Rate Control
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Written Expression
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speed of Closure
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Originality
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Memorization
  
Sound Localization
  
Night Vision
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Number Facility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Mathematics
  
Transportation
  
English Language
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Physics
  
Administration and Management
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Education and Training
  
Design
  
Law and Government
  
Clerical
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Building and Construction
  
Telecommunications
  
Chemistry
  
Communications and Media
  
Production and Processing
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Geography
  
Psychology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Therapy and Counseling
  

Wages

Hawaii
$55,440  
 
Alaska
$54,670  
 
Nevada
$50,850  
 
District of Columbia
$50,550  
 
Washington
$49,140  
 
New Jersey
$48,580  
 
Wyoming
$48,530  
 
New York
$47,550  
 
California
$47,150  
 
Massachusetts
$46,620  
 
Delaware
$44,870  
 
Colorado
$44,820  
 
Connecticut
$43,780  
 
Oregon
$43,630  
 
New Hampshire
$43,320  
 
Rhode Island
$43,300  
 
Michigan
$43,060  
 
Maryland
$42,690  
 
Illinois
$42,300  
 
Arizona
$42,280  
 
New Mexico
$41,800  
 
Minnesota
$41,230  
 
Florida
$41,170  
 
Wisconsin
$40,790  
 
Utah
$40,670  
 
Georgia
$40,640  
 
Virginia
$40,530  
 
North Dakota
$39,910  
 
Ohio
$38,910  
 
North Carolina
$38,690  
 
Pennsylvania
$38,530  
 
Indiana
$38,360  
 
Louisiana
$38,280  
 
Tennessee
$38,230  
 
Texas
$38,220  
 
Missouri
$38,220  
 
Maine
$38,060  
 
Iowa
$38,040  
 
Vermont
$37,550  
 
South Carolina
$37,550  
 
Kansas
$37,140  
 
Idaho
$37,060  
 
Montana
$36,760  
 
South Dakota
$36,620  
 
Alabama
$36,100  
 
Nebraska
$35,680  
 
Kentucky
$35,470  
 
Oklahoma
$34,700  
 
Arkansas
$34,360  
 
Mississippi
$33,620  
 
West Virginia
$29,650  
 
Guam
$27,510  
 
Puerto Rico
$22,260  
 

Skills

Repairing
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Critical Thinking
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Operation and Control
  
Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Monitoring
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Speaking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Writing
  
Time Management
  
Coordination
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Active Learning
  
Instructing
  
Equipment Selection
  
Persuasion
  
Learning Strategies
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Science
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Operations Analysis
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Cooperation
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Independence
  
Integrity
  
Initiative
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Persistence
  
Self Control
  
Innovation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Concern for Others
  
Leadership
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Contact With Others
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Consequence of Error
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Physical Proximity
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Level of Competition
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Degree of Automation
  
Public Speaking
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Letters and Memos
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.
  
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

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.
  
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
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.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
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.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
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.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
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.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
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.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
  
Align front ends and suspension systems.
  
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
  
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
  
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
  
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
  
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
  
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
  
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
  
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.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses