Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.
On the job, you would:
Use 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.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
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Knowledge
Business and Management
Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Manufacturing and Production
Production and Processing
Food Production
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Building and Construction
Mechanical
Mathematics and Science
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Psychology
Geography
Health Services
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
Education and Training
Transportation
Arts and Humanities
English Language
History and Archeology
Law and Public Safety
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Communications
Telecommunications
Communications and Media
Skills
Content
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science
Process
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Social Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Technical Skills
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis
Systems Skills
Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Resource Management Skills
Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Abilities
Verbal Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility
Quantitative Abilities
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Memory
Memorization
Perceptual Abilities
Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Spatial Abilities
Spatial Orientation
Visualization
Attentiveness
Selective Attention
Time Sharing
Fine Manipulative Abilities
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Finger Dexterity
Control Movement Abilities
Control Precision
Multilimb Coordination
Response Orientation
Rate Control
Reaction Time and Speed Abilities
Reaction Time
Wrist-Finger Speed
Speed of Limb Movement
Physical Strength Abilities
Static Strength
Explosive Strength
Dynamic Strength
Trunk Strength
Endurance
Stamina
Flexibility, Balance, and Coordination
Extent Flexibility
Gross Body Coordination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Visual Abilities
Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Depth Perception
Glare Sensitivity
Auditory and Speech Abilities
Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Sound Localization
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Salary
New workersAverageExperienced
SAR 156,263/yr
SAR 0/yr
SAR 322,425/yr
New workers start around SAR 156,263. Normal pay is SAR 227,400 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 322,425.
Training for this role
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
ExperienceOver 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Training
On-siteUp to and including 1 month
On-the-jobOver 1 month, up to and including 3 months