Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
O*NET Code: 49-3031.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Biodiesel Engine SpecialistBoat Diesel Motor MechanicBoat Engine InstallerBoat Engine MechanicBoat MechanicBus Engine MechanicBus Garage MechanicBus MechanicBus Motor MechanicBus OverhaulerBus Transmission MechanicBus Tune-Up MechanicDiesel Engine ErectorDiesel Engine FitterDiesel Engine MechanicDiesel Fleet Mechanic Tech (Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician)Diesel MachinistDiesel MechanicDiesel Mechanic Tech (Diesel Mechanic Technician)Diesel Motor Mechanic
⚡ Skills (14)
Troubleshooting4/100
Repairing4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Speaking3/100
Equipment Selection3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Active Listening3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (18)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
Facilities management software
0Cummins INSITE
Analytical or scientific software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Engine diagnostic software
Analytical or scientific software
0Fleet management software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Inventory tracking software
Inventory management software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Shop management software
Facilities management software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Repairing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Equipment Maintenance
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Troubleshooting
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Equipment Selection
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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