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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 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.
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Current Job Openings for Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists
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There are 16 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 16 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
General Diesel Mechanic 2/8/10 Eugene $18.20/hr to $20.60/hr DOE
Field Truck Mechanic 2/8/10 Portland $18.00/hr to $22.00/hr DOE
Diesel Mechanic 2/8/10 Hubbard DOE, Neg.
Semi-Truck Outside Parts Sales Person 2/3/10 Pendleton DOE
Diesel Mechanic 2/1/10 Springfield $15.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
Diesel / Heavy Truck Service Technician 1/30/10 Albany
Truck Engine Technician- Swing Shift #C10004 1/29/10 Portland $16.63/hr to $21.98/hr DOE
Journeylevel Diesel Technician 1/28/10 Wilsonville $14.00/hr to $24.50/hr DOE
Technician I 1/28/10 Wilsonville
Mechanic 1/26/10 Hillsboro $15.00/hr DOE
Truck Mechanic 1/21/10 Pendleton DOE
Diesel Mechanic 1/21/10 Boardman DOE
Fleet Mechanic 1/16/10 Salem
Fleet Mechanic 1/16/10 Salem
Diesel Mechanic 1/14/10 Hermiston $11.67/hr to $20.67/hr DOE
Truck Mechanic In Tillamook 1/13/10 Tillamook $9.00/hr to $17.00/hr DOE, Neg.
State of Oregon License Information for Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $14.13 $17.20 $20.44 $23.87 $26.47 $20.37 $42,379
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 13.40 15.01 17.19 19.22 23.17 17.43 36,261
Multnomah / Washington 16.01 18.58 22.16 25.76 29.58 22.14 46,062
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 14.60 17.23 20.15 22.86 24.67 19.75 41,087
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13.37 15.33 18.85 22.55 24.94 18.94 39,392
Lane 16.27 18.57 21.45 23.99 25.76 21.09 43,865
Douglas 11.18 13.69 16.32 19.11 20.82 16.21 33,727
Coos / Curry 11.55 13.23 15.18 17.93 20.03 15.56 32,365
Jackson / Josephine 15.13 17.02 19.01 21.96 24.64 19.30 40,151
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 11.69 14.46 17.96 21.69 25.02 18.57 38,615
Morrow / Umatilla 10.38 13.90 16.63 19.22 22.57 16.53 34,368
Baker / Union / Wallowa 11.86 17.09 19.96 22.52 24.27 19.04 39,618
Clackamas 16.55 18.46 21.17 23.53 24.95 20.66 42,963
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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
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 4,167 4,668 501 12.0% 50 114 164
Multnomah / Washington 1,653 1,812 159 9.6% 16 45 61
Lane 468 514 46 9.8% 5 13 17
Clackamas 398 451 53 13.3% 5 11 16
Jackson / Josephine 298 340 42 14.1% 4 8 12
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 272 306 34 12.5% 3 7 11
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 183 195 12 6.6% 1 5 6
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 157 191 34 21.7% 3 5 8
Morrow / Umatilla 144 158 14 9.7% 1 4 5
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 120 134 14 11.7% 1 3 5
Douglas 102 112 10 9.8% 1 3 4
Coos / Curry 88 96 8 9.1% 1 2 3
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 70 72 2 2.9% 0 2 2
Klamath / Lake 67 76 9 13.4% 1 2 3
Baker / Union / Wallowa 51 59 8 15.7% 1 1 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 49 56 7 14.3% 1 1 2

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 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 4,167
Total, All Industries Private 3,628
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 76
Forestry and Logging Private 49
Logging Private 49
Mining Private 46
Mining (except Oil and Gas) Private 46
Utilities Private 60
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Private 60
Construction Private 166
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Private 72
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Private 58
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 88
Other Specialty Trade Contractors Private 73
Manufacturing Private 172
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 36
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Private 36
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing Private 36
Wholesale Trade Private 855
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 780
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 546
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 214
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 75
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers Private 49
Retail Trade Private 166
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 74
Automobile Dealers Private 66
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 38
Gasoline Stations Private 36
Transportation and Warehousing Private 1,214
Truck Transportation Private 873
General Freight Trucking Private 543
Specialized Freight Trucking Private 330
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Private 108
School and Employee Bus Transportation Private 86
Support Activities for Transportation Private 71
Support Activities for Water Transportation Private 37
Couriers and Messengers Private 96
Couriers Private 96
Warehousing and Storage Private 56
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 130
Rental and Leasing Services Private 130
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing Private 121
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 128
Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 108
Waste Collection Private 79
Accommodation and Food Services Private 36
Food Services and Drinking Places Private 36
Special Food Services Private 36
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 532
Repair and Maintenance Private 530
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 519
Total, All Industries Local 539
Transportation and Warehousing Local 224
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Local 224
Urban Transit Systems Local 224
Educational Services Local 122
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 119
Public Administration Local 183
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 160
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 one or more of the following programs:

Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
 Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
 Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
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:
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%