Diesel Technician
$70,670 earning potential
Diesel technicians inspect, maintain, repair and care for diesel engines. Some diesel technicians specialize in a specific type of vehicle. When commercial transportation has malfunctioned, they diagnose the problems and find solutions.
$70,670
High-end Earners in
BPBP North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$50,290
median annual wage
$24
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles
- Follow a checklist of inspection procedures
- Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists
- Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components
- Read and interpret diagnostic test results from diagnostic equipment such as an oscilloscope, which is used to measure the voltage produced by electronic components
- Do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts
- Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions
BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook
1,171
Average annual job openings
11,028
Number of jobs by 2028
1%
Expected growth from
2026 to 2028
2026 to 2028