19 employers surveyed representing 115 employers in this occupation. Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists repair and maintain the operating condition of trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines. There are approximately 825-1,010 diesel mechanics currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Some employers are union.
About 15-25 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require at least 1-2 years of prior experience. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Most also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. Journey-level status comes after several years of experience, although completion of a formal training program will speed the process.