Diesel Mechanic skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Diesel Mechanic postings that mention each skill.

1. Equipment maintenancedistinctive55%
2. CDLdistinctive48%
3. Customer service42%
4. Troubleshootingdistinctive31%
5. Inventory management26%
6. Workplace safety15%
7. Electrical systemsdistinctive13%
8. Regulatory compliance12%
9. OSHAdistinctive11%
10. Weldingdistinctive10%
11. Leadership10%
12. Driving10%
13. Problem solving9%
14. HVACdistinctive7%
15. Forkliftdistinctive7%

“Distinctive” means Diesel Mechanic postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Diesel Mechanic skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Heavy Equipment Mechanic71% overlapShared: Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Welding, CDLHow to switch
• Lineman68% overlapShared: CDL, Troubleshooting, OSHA, Workplace safetyHow to switch
• Automotive Service Technician65% overlapShared: Equipment maintenance, Electrical systems, Customer service, WeldingHow to switch
• School Bus Driver64% overlapShared: CDL, Workplace safety, Driving, Regulatory complianceHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Diesel Mechanic need?

In 407 current Diesel Mechanic job postings, the skills asked for most often are Equipment maintenance (55%), CDL (48%), Customer service (42%), Troubleshooting (31%), Inventory management (26%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Diesel Mechanic move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Lineman, Automotive Service Technician, School Bus Driver. Heavy Equipment Mechanic shares skills such as Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Welding.