Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
2. 02Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
3. 03Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
4. 04Align front ends and suspension systems.
5. 05Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
6. 06Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
7. 07Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
8. 08Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
9. 09Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
10. 10Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
11. 11Dismount, mount, and repair or replace tires.
12. 12Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles.

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