How do they match: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

  • Vehicle Mechanic
  • Deep Submergence Vehicle Crew Member
  • Farm Equipment Engine Mechanic
  • Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic
  • Oil Field Equipment Mechanic

  • 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.
  • Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
  • Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.
  • Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
  • Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles.
  • Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
  • Align equipment or machinery.
  • Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery.
  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Install vehicle parts or accessories.
  • Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
  • Measure equipment outputs.
  • Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
  • Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
  • Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
  • Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.