Diesel Technician

$70,670 earning potential

Diesel technicians inspect, maintain, repair and care for diesel engines. Some diesel technicians specialize in a specific type of vehicle. When commercial transportation has malfunctioned, they diagnose the problems and find solutions.

$70,670

High-end Earners in

BPBP North Carolina ( Top 10% )

$50,290

median annual wage

$24

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles
Follow a checklist of inspection procedures
Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists
Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components
Read and interpret diagnostic test results from diagnostic equipment such as an oscilloscope, which is used to measure the voltage produced by electronic components
Do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts
Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions

BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook

1,171

Average annual job openings

11,028

Number of jobs by 2028

Expected growth from
2024 to 2028

BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook

1,171

Average annual job openings

11,028

Number of jobs by 2028

Expected growth
from 2024 to 2028

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