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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.37)
  2. Repair - Things (4.26)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.12)
  4. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  5. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  7. Use my brain - Data (3.75)
  8. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.75)
  9. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.75)
  10. Set up, assemble - Things (3.75)
  11. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.66)
  12. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  13. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.61)
  14. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.61)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Troubleshooting (3.62)
  2. Repairing (3.62)
  1. Control Precision (3.88)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.75)
  3. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  4. Multilimb Coordination (3.75)
  5. Near Vision (3.75)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  7. Finger Dexterity (3.62)
  8. Hearing Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.37)
  2. Dependability (4.23)
  3. Cooperation (3.87)
  4. Independence (3.75)
  5. Analytical Thinking (3.75)
  6. Integrity (3.70)
  7. Initiative (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.28)
  2. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.26)
  3. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.12)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.93)
  5. Getting Information (3.91)
  6. Handling and Moving Objects (3.75)
  7. Performing General Physical Activities (3.69)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.66)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.63)
  10. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.61)
  11. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.56)
  1. Locate Puncture In Tubeless Tires Or Inner Tubes (4.28)
  2. Assemble, Dismantle, Or Reassemble Equipment Or Machinery (4.26)
  3. Maintain Or Repair Cargo Or Passenger Vehicle (4.26)
  4. Overhaul Vehicle Major Operating Units, Such As Engines Or Transmissions (4.26)
  5. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (4.26)
  6. Conduct Tests To Locate Mechanical System Malfunction (4.26)
  7. Align Vehicle Frame (4.26)
  8. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (4.26)
  9. Repair Vehicle Transmissions (4.26)
  10. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.26)
  11. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Vehicle Body Parts Or Components (4.26)
  12. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.26)
  13. Maintain Welding Machines Or Equipment (4.26)
  14. Service Vehicle With Water, Fuel, Or Oil (4.26)
  15. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (4.26)
  16. Examine Vehicle To Detect Malfunctions, Damage, Or Maintenance Needed (4.26)
  17. Diagnose Malfunctioning Vehicle Systems (4.26)
  18. Diagnose Mechanical Problems In Machinery Or Equipment (4.26)
  19. Repair Commercial Transportation Equipment (4.26)
  20. Test Operate Vehicles Before Or After Repair (4.12)
  21. Read Vehicle Manufacturer's Specifications (3.91)
  22. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.91)
  23. Read Blueprints (3.91)
  24. Read Schematics (3.91)
  25. Read Technical Drawings (3.91)
  26. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.75)
  27. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.69)
  28. Repair Or Install Tires (3.69)
  29. Follow Vehicle Repair Procedures (3.66)
  30. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.66)
  31. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (3.66)
  32. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.66)
  33. Use Combination Welding Procedures (3.66)
  34. Use Knowledge Of Welding Filler Rod Types (3.66)
  35. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.63)
  36. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.63)
  37. Identify Base Metals For Welding (3.63)
  38. Test Vehicle Computer Processors To Detect Malfunctions (3.63)
  39. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.61)
  40. Use Machine Tools In Installation, Maintenance, Or Repair (3.61)
  41. Use Voltmeter, Ammeter, Or Ohmmeter (3.61)
  42. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.61)
  43. Use Vehicle Repair Tools Or Safety Equipment (3.61)
  44. Use Electronic Calibration Devices (3.61)
  45. Use Engine Diagnostic Equipment (3.61)
  46. Solder Vehicle Components (3.61)
  47. Operate Lathes (3.61)
  48. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.61)
  49. Use Lifting Equipment In Vehicle Repair Setting (3.61)
  50. Operate Vehicle Engine Electrical System Test Equipment (3.61)
  51. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.61)
  52. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.61)
  53. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.61)
  54. Operate Pneumatic Test Equipment (3.61)
  55. Use Soldering Equipment (3.61)
  56. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.61)
  57. Use Pneumatic Tools (3.61)