Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist
High Demand! A career that Kansas businesses are currently struggling to hire for because there aren't enough people who are trained for it, or interested in working in it, to fill all open positions.
SOC Code:
49-3031Diagnose, adjust and fix buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with car or boat engines.
Recommended Education:
Associate degreeHigh school diploma or equivalentOn-the-job trainingKansas Career Cluster:
Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsJob Growth & Salary Info
Kansas
Growth Projection: Growth
Median Salary: $47,870
National
Growth Projection: Growth
Median Salary: $48,690
Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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