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Also called biodiesel engine specialist, boat diesel motor mechanic, boat engine installer and boat engine mechanic.
$61,770
Median pay a year
289,960
People do this work
6
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Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist
Summary
Bus and truck mechanic diagnosing and repairing vehicles, including diesel engines, using hand and power tools while performing routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal performance
Experience
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Used hand tools and power tools, including pneumatic wrenches and welding equipment, for vehicle repairs
Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, and wheel bearings to ensure proper operating condition
Performed routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating machinery
Diagnosed malfunctions by attaching test instruments and reading dials and gauges
Maintained and repaired vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel and hybrid vehicles
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Used hand and power tools for repairsInspected brake systems and steering mechanismsRaised vehicles using hydraulic jacks and hoistsAdjusted and reassembled brake systems and equipmentAttached test instruments to diagnose malfunctionsPerformed routine maintenance on vehicles and machinery
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Used hand and power tools to perform repairs on various vehicle components
Raised vehicles using hydraulic jacks and hoists for thorough inspections and maintenance
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Used hand and power tools to perform repairs on various vehicle components, resulting in smoother vehicle operation
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Vehicles ran more smoothly after repairsFewer breakdowns occurred after maintenanceCustomer satisfaction increased with reliable repairs
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Raised vehicles using hydraulic jacks and hoists for thorough inspections and maintenance
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Inspections were completed faster with easy accessSafety improved with stable vehicle positioningMaintenance checks became more efficient and thorough
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Inspecting vehicle components
Repairing vehicle components
Adjusting vehicle components
Repairing engines
Testing mechanical equipment
Installing vehicle parts
Servicing green vehicles
Observing equipment in operation
Measuring equipment outputs
Measuring distances
Troubleshooting equipment problems
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What a Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$50,540
Median
$61,770
75th percentile
$75,470
About 289,960 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$62,450
$75,580
$83,210
AL
$45,940
$50,470
$61,030
AR
$46,090
$52,330
$60,940
AZ
$51,080
$61,680
$74,310
CA
$60,110
$73,950
$84,740
CO
$59,300
$70,480
$79,780
CT
$60,300
$67,300
$81,160
DC
$59,450
$65,200
$75,980
DE
$54,260
$63,590
$74,380
FL
$49,720
$60,490
$73,900
GA
$51,510
$61,370
$75,340
HI
$62,850
$80,080
$85,040
IA
$48,770
$59,680
$71,570
ID
$48,740
$59,230
$69,370
IL
$53,640
$64,340
$80,640
IN
$49,270
$60,610
$70,810
KS
$48,870
$59,460
$71,430
KY
$46,560
$55,480
$63,740
LA
$46,800
$58,680
$69,100
MA
$59,920
$73,270
$84,410
MD
$60,920
$74,790
$84,180
ME
$51,070
$60,850
$72,850
MI
$51,280
$61,420
$67,460
MN
$59,480
$66,840
$78,600
MO
$48,070
$59,360
$69,000
MS
$44,120
$54,360
$65,400
MT
$51,650
$59,990
$71,180
NC
$48,040
$57,490
$64,770
ND
$58,080
$66,110
$81,100
NE
$49,430
$59,140
$65,200
NH
$60,440
$71,390
$82,700
NJ
$59,740
$72,340
$79,850
NM
$47,560
$55,910
$66,900
NV
$58,240
$68,410
$80,950
NY
$58,420
$70,100
$86,450
OH
$50,700
$60,470
$69,290
OK
$46,310
$55,340
$62,580
OR
$57,580
$63,970
$76,840
PA
$51,060
$61,740
$73,000
PR
$29,650
$40,110
$56,540
RI
$60,620
$67,270
$77,590
SC
$48,510
$59,330
$65,690
SD
$49,570
$58,120
$65,200
TN
$48,680
$59,190
$71,610
TX
$47,520
$58,810
$70,400
UT
$57,450
$64,350
$74,930
VA
$50,840
$61,090
$70,460
VT
$49,930
$59,390
$75,960
WA
$63,700
$77,900
$92,880
WI
$52,040
$62,450
$74,800
WV
$37,670
$46,610
$62,430
WY
$54,050
$61,580
$73,950
Other names
Other names for this job
biodiesel engine specialist, boat diesel motor mechanic, boat engine installer, boat engine mechanic, boat mechanic, bus engine mechanic, bus garage mechanic, bus mechanic, bus motor mechanic, bus overhauler, bus transmission mechanic, bus tune up mechanic.
More names for this work
diesel engine erector, diesel engine fitter, diesel engine mechanic, diesel fleet mechanic tech, diesel fleet mechanic technician, diesel machinist, diesel mechanic, diesel mechanic tech, diesel mechanic technician, diesel motor mechanic, diesel service technician, diesel tech, diesel technician, diesel tractor engine mechanic, diesel truck mechanic, diesel truck tech, diesel truck technician, engine maintenance mechanic, engine mechanic, farm equipment engine mechanic, farm implement engine mechanic, farm machinery engine mechanic, fleet mechanic, fleet tech, fleet technician, general repair mechanic, heavy diesel mechanic, heavy duty diesel mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, heavy equipment diesel mechanic, heavy equipment engine mechanic, heavy truck mechanic, heavy wheel vehicle mechanic, industrial truck mechanic, locomotive mechanic, maintenance mechanic, marine diesel mechanic, marine diesel technician, marine engine machinist, marine engine mechanic, mobile diesel mechanic, mobile diesel tech, mobile diesel technician, motor coach mechanic, motor mechanic, oil field equipment mechanic, ordnance truck installation mechanic, petrol construction maintenance mechanic.
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This page is about the occupation Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.