Diesel Mechanic vs Maintenance Technician
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Diesel Mechanic
$69,700 typical, a year
Most Diesel Mechanics earn $62,400 to $78,000 a year.
From 2,016 postings that list pay
7,170 open jobs now
Maintenance Technician
$52,000 typical, a year
Most Maintenance Technicians earn $44,700 to $62,400 a year.
From 6,749 postings that list pay
28,584 open jobs now
Diesel Mechanics typically earn about $17,700 more a year than Maintenance Technicians.
What each one does
Diesel Mechanic
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections on diesel engines and vehicle systems.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic software and tools.
- Repair and maintain hydraulic systems, air brakes, and other vehicle components.
- Complete safety inspections to ensure compliance with company and government regulations.
- Document all maintenance tasks, repairs, and work orders accurately.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment for yourself and your team.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Maintenance Technician
- Perform routine maintenance to keep equipment and systems in good working order.
- Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
- Repair and replace broken or defective parts on equipment and machinery.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems to find the cause of equipment failure.
- Use computer systems to log work orders, track progress, and order supplies.
- Follow safety regulations and keep the work area clean and organized.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Diesel Mechanic
Asked for in both
- Preventive Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
More common in Diesel Mechanic postings
- Semi-Truck Mechanic 2 in 10 postings
- Welding 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
- Diesel Engine Diagnosis 1 in 10 postings
- Hydraulic Systems 1 in 10 postings
Maintenance Technician
Asked for in both
- Preventive Maintenance 3 in 10 postings
More common in Maintenance Technician postings
- Plumbing 5 in 10 postings
- HVAC 3 in 10 postings
- Carpentry 3 in 10 postings
- Painting 2 in 10 postings
- Equipment Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Diesel Mechanic
- Driver's License 5 in 10 postings
- CDL 2 in 10 postings
- ASE Certification 2 in 10 postings
Maintenance Technician
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Technician/Mechanic - Mobile Refrigeration (Thermo-King/Carrier)
Penske Used TrucksPay not stated El Paso, TX, United StatesRefrigeration Systems MaintenanceTrailer RepairDiesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
Penske Used TrucksPay not stated Rochester, NY, United StatesPreventive MaintenanceVehicle MaintenanceService Technician - Diesel
Leonard Bus SalesPay not stated ServicePneumaticMicrosoft OfficeDriver's LicenseCDLCooling Systems +1
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician II
Liberty Military Housing$21.5 - $26.5/hr Employer statedNorfolk, VA, USPlumbingCarpentryDriver's LicensePaintingHVAC +2- $44,023 - $53,698/yrstated McKinney Campus; Plano Campus; Technical Campus; Frisco CampusPaintingDrywallCarpentryHVACFlooring +3
Shop Mechanic
Unnamed employerPay not stated Castroville, CA, 95012Electrical SchematicsFood SafetyHACCPHydraulic SystemsEquipment Maintenance +7
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