Diesel Engine Specialist
At a Glance
$47,838
532
Certification
Occupation Profile
By The Numbers
Median Annual Earnings
$47,838
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532
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Entry-Level Education
Certification
This is the most common education level requested in entry-level job listings.
Daily Tasks
- Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
- Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
- Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
- Announce stops to passengers.
- Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.
- Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
- Report delays or accidents.
- Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
- Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.
- Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.
Occupational Skills
What skills are necessary for Diesel Engine Specialist?
Hard Skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Bus Driving
Electron Capture Detector
Global Positioning Systems
Head Start (Education Program)
Oil And Gas
Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
Safety Training
Supply And Demand
Soft Skills
Cleanliness
Coaching
Communications
First Aid
Good Driving Record
Mentorship
Multilingualism
Operations
Valid Driver's License
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.
Education Programs
Diesel Engine Specialist
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