_________________________________________Realistic Occupations: Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercityhoists. Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms,
wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure
that they are in proper operating condition. Perform
routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking
batteries, and lubricating equipment and machin-
ery. Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten
bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment. Raise
trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment, using
hydraulic jacks or hoists. Test drive trucks and buses
to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are
working properly. Inspect, test, and listen to defec-
tive equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test
instruments such as handheld computers, motor ana-
lyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges. Examine
and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and speci-
fi ed safety devices. Inspect and verify dimensions and
clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory
specifi cations. Specialize in repairing and maintain-
ing parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials
and gauges to diagnose malfunctions. Rewire igni-
tion systems, lights, and instrument panels. Recon-
dition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and
valves. Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows
and install and repair accessories. Inspect, repair, and
maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and
machinery such as pumps and compressors. Disas-
semble and overhaul internal combustion engines,
pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and dif-
ferential units. Rebuild gas or diesel engines. Align
front ends and suspension systems. Operate valve-
grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 13. Manufacturing.
Work Group: 13.14. Vehicle and Facility Mechani-
cal Work. Other Jobs in! is Work Group: Aircraft
Mechanics and Service Technicians; Aircraft Struc-
ture, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers;
Automotive Body and Related Repairers; Automo-
tive Glass Installers and Repairers; Automotive Mas-
ter Mechanics; Automotive Service Technicians and
Mechanics; Automotive Specialty Technicians; Farm
Equipment Mechanics; Fiberglass Laminators and
Fabricators; Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics,
Except Engines; Motorboat Mechanics; Motorcycle
Mechanics; Outdoor Power Equipment and Other
Small Engine Mechanics; Rail Car Repairers; Rec-
reational Vehicle Service Technicians; Tire Repair-
ers and Changers.
Skills: Repairing; Equipment Maintenance; Trouble-
shooting; Installation; Science; Technology Design;
Equipment Selection.
Education and Training Programs: Diesel Mechan-
ics Technology/Technician; Medium/Heavy Vehicle
and Truck Technology/Technician. Related Knowl-
edge/Courses: Mechanical Devices; Transportation;
Public Safety and Security; Physics; Engineering and
Technology; Law and Government.
Work Env ironment : Noisy; very bright or dim light-
ing; contaminants; hazardous equipment; standing;
using hands on objects, tools, or controls.Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
! Personality Code: RS
! Education/Training Required: Moderate-
term on-the-job training
! Annual Earnings: $33,160
! Beginning Wage: $19,660
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 12.5%
! Annual Job Openings: 27,100
! Self-Employed: 1.3%
! Part-Time: 34.1%Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route
operations, charters, and private carriage. May
assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares
or tickets. Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and
water levels prior to departure. Drive vehicles over
specifi ed routes or to specifi ed destinations according
to time schedules to transport passengers, comply-
ing with traffi c regulations. Park vehicles at loading
areas so that passengers can board. Assist passen-
gers with baggage and collect tickets or cash fares.
Report delays or accidents. Advise passengers to be
seated and orderly while on vehicles. Regulate heat-
ing, lighting, and ventilating systems for passen-
ger comfort. Load and unload baggage in baggageRealistic–
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