Medium & Heavy Duty Truck Technician
$71,110 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 malfunctions, they diagnose the problems and find solutions.
$71,110
High-end Earners in
BPBP Alabama ( Top 10% )
$49,080
median annual wage
$24
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Inspect and drive vehicles to troubleshoot problems
- Use diagnostic equipment and interpret results
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing the oil and aligning the wheels
- Repair any malfunctions in the equipment or replace parts
- Communicate with customers
- Utilize charts to plan work procedures
- Tire repair
- Clutch adjustment or replacement
- Perform wheel end maintenance and repair
BPBP Alabama Job Outlook
470
Average annual job openings
5,000
Number of jobs by 2030
7%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
2025 to 2030