85311 Repair and maintain the operating condition of trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines. The standard workweek is 40 hours.
Most shops provide clean uniforms.
As freight transportation increases, demand should remain steady during the next few years. The number of job openings will result almost equally from industry expansion and from the need to replace mechanics who retire or leave the occupation for other reasons. Although the job market appears to be good for experienced mechanics, the market for trainees or inexperienced workers is still competitive. Advancement For diesel mechanics, advancement is primarily in the form of more money and better assignments. Diesel mechanics may also be promoted to supervisory positions, but opportunities are limited and competition is keen.