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  • Diesel Technician/Mechanic
  • Medium/Heavy Vehicle Technician
  • Bus Mechanic
  • Heavy Truck Mechanic
  • Truck Mechanic
  • Service Technician
  • Fleet Mechanic/Technician

  • Troubleshooting equipment and system operation issues

  • Aligning machinery and equipment for optimal performance

  • Operating cranes, hoists, and other heavy lifting machinery

  • Adjusting vehicle components to manufacturer specifications

  • Lubricating systems to ensure proper mechanical function

  • Monitoring equipment in operation to detect problems early

  • Demonstrating equipment function or malfunction through operation

  • Rewiring electrical and electronic systems

  • Repairing non-engine vehicle components and systems

  • Measuring and inspecting distances and dimensions with precision tools

  • Dismantling heavy equipment or machinery for repair

  • Repairing or replacing defective engines and engine components

  • Rebuilding mechanical parts or assemblies

  • Replacing worn, damaged, or faulty mechanical components

  • Installing vehicle parts, systems, and accessories

  • Grinding and shaping parts to meet required dimensions

  • Repairing and maintaining tires

  • Troubleshooting - Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
  • Deductive Reasoning- Using rules to solve problems.
  • Near Vision- Seeing details up close.
  • Manual Dexterity- Holding or moving items with your hands.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness- Keeping your arm or hand steady.
  • Finger Dexterity- Putting together small parts with your fingers.
  • Hearing Sensitivity- Telling the difference between sounds.
  • Multilimb Coordination- Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
  • Extent Flexibility- Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  • Information Ordering- Ordering or arranging things.
  • Trunk Strength- Using your lower back and stomach.
  • Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Truck Mechanics & Diesel Technician Salary Statistics - Wyoming

Occupation

Low Annual Wage

Median Annual Wage

High Annual Wage

Diesel Technician

$38,580

$55,150

$81,570

Truck Mechanics & Diesel Technician Salary Statistics - United States

Occupation

Low Annual Wage

Median Annual Wage

High Annual Wage

Diesel Technician

$39,020

$58,970

$82,430

The May 2023 national occupational employment and wage estimates are provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.