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Career: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Job Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
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. |
97
|
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition. |
97
|
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists. |
97
|
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery. |
97
|
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions. |
97
|
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels. |
94
|
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices. |
92
|
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems. |
92
|
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories. |
91
|
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment. |
90
|
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges. |
89
|
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications. |
89
|
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units. |
87
|
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly. |
87
|
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors. |
78
|
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves. |
76
|
Rebuild gas or diesel engines. |
72
|
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems. |
72
|
Align front ends and suspension systems. |
30
|
Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
83
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
78
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
69
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
69
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
65
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
64
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
64
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
60
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
57
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
54
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
51
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
51
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
50
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
50
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
46
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
46
|
Interacting With Computers
|
44
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
43
|
Thinking Creatively
|
42
|
Processing Information
|
42
|
Getting Information
|
40
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
39
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
39
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
37
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
36
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
36
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
36
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
33
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
33
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
30
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
30
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
29
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
28
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
28
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
27
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
24
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
24
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
24
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
22
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
4
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|