Is being a truck or diesel mechanic a good fit for you?
Finds faults in trucks, buses and diesel engines, then repairs or overhauls them.
What the work involves
- Uses hand tools like screwdrivers, pliers and gauges, and power tools like air wrenches, lathes, welders and hoists.
- Checks brakes, steering, wheel bearings and other key parts are in good working order.
- Lifts trucks, buses and heavy parts with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Adjusts and relines brakes, aligns wheels, tightens bolts and screws, and puts equipment back together.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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