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Occupational Report for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Employment Outlook for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.
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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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There are 33 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Diesel / Heavy Truck Service Technician 1/30/10 Albany
Truck Mechanic 1/21/10 Pendleton DOE
Mechanic/Shop Assistant 6/3/10 Helix $14.00/hr DOE
Diesel Mechanic With CDL 5/12/10 Jefferson DOE
Service Trailer Mechanic 6/10/10 Clackamas $16.00/hr to $18.00/hr
Heavy Truck Mechanic 6/8/10 Albany $18.50/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
Mechanic 6/9/10 Hermiston $16.00/hr
Shop and Truck Maintenance Person 6/16/10 Merlin DOE
Fleet Mechanic 6/22/10 Salem
School Bus /Diesel Mechanic 6/25/10 Rockaway $15.00/hr to $16.50/hr DOE
#237-10 Service Center Journeylevel Diesel Tech 7/6/10 Ne Portland to N/A DOE
Mechanic 7/26/10 Hillsboro $15.00/hr DOE
Diesel Mechanic 7/20/10 Klamath Falls $11.00/hr
Caterpillar Transmission Rebuild Technician 7/19/10 Prineville DOE
Diesel Mechanic 7/28/10 Hubbard DOE, Neg.
Diesel Mechanic 7/28/10 Hermiston DOE
Heavy Equipment & Truck Mechanic 8/6/10 Hillsboro DOE
Diesel Mechanic 8/6/10 Sherwood $17.00/hr DOE
Technician 8/7/10 Klamath Falls
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic 8/9/10 Sherwood $16.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE
Class 8 Truck/Trailer Mechanic 8/9/10 Willamina $15.00/hr to $18.00/hr Neg.
Class 8 Diesel Truck Mechanic 8/5/10 Central Point DOE
Diesel Mechanic 8/6/10 Carlton $17.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Maintenance Mechanic 8/12/10 Saint Helens Neg.
Light Duty Truck Mechanic 8/18/10 Eugene $20.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE, Neg.
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Job Openings from the Web for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 28 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Truck Engine Technician - Swing Shift 8/27/10 Portland Peterson Holding Company
Medford OR Field Mechanic 8/27/10 Medford Raymond Handling Concepts
ENTRY LEVEL DIESEL TECHNICIAN 8/26/10 Portland
Service Technician, Diesel / Heavy Equipment 8/26/10 Portland Sunbelt Rentals
Service Technician, Diesel / Heavy Equipment 8/26/10 Portland Sunbelt Rentals
Sharps Service Specialist 8/26/10 Portland Stericycle
Mechanic (Portland, OR) - YRC 8/24/10 Portland YRC
School Bus Mechanic 8/23/10 Portland First Student Transportation
Generator Technician / Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic 8/21/10 Gaston
Diesel Technician I 8/20/10 Wilsonville Penske Truck Leasing
Mechanic 8/19/10 Portland Pacific Coast Fruit
Fleet Mechanic (IM) 8/18/10 North Plains
Diesel Technician I 8/18/10 Wilsonville PENSKE
Fleet Mechanic 8/13/10 Wilsonville Coca-Cola Enterprises
Heavy Truck Technician - Diesel Technician 8/13/10 Forest Grove
Technician 8/13/10 Forest Grove
Diesel Mechanic 8/11/10 Portland DePaul Industries
Diesel Mechanic (Locomotive) 8/5/10 Hermiston
Heavy Truck Technician - Diesel Technician 8/5/10 Klamath Falls
Truck/Fleet Parts Counterperson 8/4/10 Portland Aerotek
Ford Certified Diesel Tech; Cashier 8/3/10 Beaverton DAMEROW FORD
Mechanic (Portland, OR) - YRC 7/9/10 Portland YRC Worldwide Inc.
Mechanic (Portland, OR) - YRC – 100000894 7/8/10 Portland Roadway
Diesel Technology Faculty 6/24/10 Klamath Falls
Fleet Mechanic 6/19/10 Portland PepsiCo
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State of Oregon License Information for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $14.86 $17.47 $20.92 $24.36 $27.75 $20.91 $43,497
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 13.84 15.56 17.39 19.29 21.77 17.48 36,360
Multnomah / Washington 16.60 19.57 22.95 26.95 30.44 23.05 47,943
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 15.15 17.15 20.33 22.93 25.21 20.07 41,754
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13.84 15.64 18.64 22.85 25.42 19.23 39,994
Lane 13.70 16.77 20.73 23.91 26.11 20.30 42,226
Douglas 12.38 14.00 16.25 19.47 22.44 16.66 34,661
Coos / Curry 12.42 14.02 15.97 18.22 20.31 16.33 33,964
Jackson / Josephine 16.37 17.67 19.67 22.77 25.80 20.20 42,029
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.41 15.59 19.27 23.56 26.19 19.75 41,101
Klamath / Lake 16.53 17.80 19.62 21.77 24.05 19.53 40,627
Morrow / Umatilla 10.86 14.25 17.14 19.65 22.28 16.83 35,003
Baker / Union / Wallowa 16.90 18.52 20.80 23.18 24.83 20.63 42,916
Grant / Harney / Malheur 16.43 18.54 19.87 21.48 22.54 19.51 40,586
Clackamas 16.86 19.03 21.76 24.09 25.53 21.24 44,173
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Regional Employment Projections for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 4,247 4,591 344 8.1% 34 101 136
Multnomah / Washington 1,570 1,674 104 6.6% 10 37 48
Clackamas 505 556 51 10.1% 5 12 17
Lane 429 453 24 5.6% 2 10 13
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 320 347 27 8.4% 3 8 10
Jackson / Josephine 263 287 24 9.1% 2 6 9
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 244 263 19 7.8% 2 6 8
Morrow / Umatilla 175 188 13 7.4% 1 4 6
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 133 147 14 10.5% 1 3 5
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 120 125 5 4.2% 1 3 3
Douglas 102 107 5 4.9% 1 2 3
Coos / Curry 90 94 4 4.4% 0 2 3
Klamath / Lake 72 76 4 5.6% 0 2 2
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 62 66 4 6.5% 0 2 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 50 51 1 2.0% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 47 50 3 6.4% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 4,247
Total, All Industries Private 3,661
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 66
Forestry and Logging Private 51
Logging Private 49
Mining Private 68
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying Private 68
Utilities Private 45
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Private 45
Construction Private 158
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Private 72
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Private 47
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 76
Other Specialty Trade Contractors Private 60
Manufacturing Private 168
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Private 58
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing Private 58
Wholesale Trade Private 754
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 655
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 469
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 163
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 94
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers Private 69
Retail Trade Private 209
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 74
Automobile Dealers Private 63
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 66
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores Private 47
Gasoline Stations Private 45
Transportation and Warehousing Private 1,187
Truck Transportation Private 921
General Freight Trucking Private 570
Specialized Freight Trucking Private 351
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Private 105
School and Employee Bus Transportation Private 88
Support Activities for Transportation Private 62
Couriers and Messengers Private 50
Couriers Private 50
Warehousing and Storage Private 40
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 118
Rental and Leasing Services Private 118
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing Private 102
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 44
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 191
Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 161
Waste Collection Private 115
Waste Treatment and Disposal Private 46
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 613
Repair and Maintenance Private 608
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 571
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Private 37
Total, All Industries Local 586
Transportation and Warehousing Local 223
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Local 222
Urban Transit Systems Local 222
Educational Services Local 184
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 182
Public Administration Local 171
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 158
Educational Requirements for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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  • Apply Automotive System Theories
  • Apply Diesel Electronics
  • Apply Diesel Technology
  • Apply Knowledge Of Vehicle Repair Procedures
  • Apply Pneumatic Systems Principles
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Assemble Gear Systems
  • Change Vehicle Tire
  • Develop Maintenance Schedules
  • Diagnose And Correct Malfunctions In Commercial Transportation Equipment
  • Diagnose And Repair Heavy Equipment (Construction, Logging, Extraction)
  • Diagnose And Repair Malfunctions In Trucks, Buses And Related Vehicles
  • Disassemble Or Reassemble Buses, Truck And Related Vehicles
  • Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
  • Fit Bearings
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Identify Base Metals For Welding
  • Install, Replace And Repair Automotive Parts And Components
  • Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
  • Maintain Repair Records
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
  • Operate Engine Diagnostic Equipment, Including Computerized
  • Operate Grinding Machines
  • Operate Pneumatic Test Equipment
  • Operate Soldering Equipment
  • Operate Vehicle Engine Electrical System Test Equipment
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Perform Routine Service On Vehicles
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Read Vehicle Manufacturers Specifications
  • Repair Air Brake Systems
  • Repair Transmissions
  • Solder Automotive Components
  • Test And Operate Motor Vehicles After Repair
  • Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Electronic Test Equipment
  • Use Machine Tools In Automotive And Related Vehicle Repair
  • Use Pneumatic Tools
  • Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
  • Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
  • Weld Metal Parts
  • Write Vehicle Damage Repair Estimates
Schools and Training Providers for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
 Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
 Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
 Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
 Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0761
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Rogue Community College
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics 68%
Motorcycle Mechanics 58%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 51%
Motorboat Mechanics 49%
Farm Equipment Mechanics 45%
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 42%
Rail Car Repairers 42%
Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians 39%
Automotive Body And Related Repairers 31%
Outdoor Power Equipment And Other Small Engine Mechanics 30%