Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists
Code: 49-3031.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£61,770
Range: £44,530 - £88,740
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Bus Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Technician (Diesel Tech)
Fleet Mechanic
General Repair Mechanic
Heavy Truck Mechanic
Service Technician
Trailer Mechanic
Transit Mechanic
Truck Mechanic
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Facilities management software
Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
Shop management software
Analytical or scientific software
Cummins INSITE
Engine diagnostic software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
computers and electronics
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Hearing and Speech
tell the difference between sounds
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists is £61,770. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £44,530, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £88,740 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists include: Autodesk AutoCAD, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS, Shop management software, Cummins INSITE, Engine diagnostic software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£44,530
Median Annual (Average):
£61,770
90th Percentile (Senior):
£88,740
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