Ase master mechanic vs truck mechanic

The differences between ase master mechanics and truck mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an ase master mechanic and a truck mechanic. Additionally, an ase master mechanic has an average salary of $66,934, which is higher than the $50,169 average annual salary of a truck mechanic.

The top three skills for an ase master mechanic include ASE, DOT and diagnosis. The most important skills for a truck mechanic are CDL, customer service, and electrical systems.

Ase master mechanic vs truck mechanic overview

	ASE Master Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Yearly salary	$66,934	$50,169
Hourly rate	$32.18	$24.12
Growth rate	1%	4%
Number of jobs	43,414	80,942
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	40	42
Years of experience	2	2

Ase master mechanic vs truck mechanic salary

Ase master mechanics and truck mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	ASE Master Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Average salary	$66,934	$50,169
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $99,000	Between $37,000 And $67,000
Highest paying City	-	Newark, NJ
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Allan A. Myers
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between ase master mechanic and truck mechanic education

There are a few differences between an ase master mechanic and a truck mechanic in terms of educational background:

	ASE Master Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Ase master mechanic vs truck mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between ase master mechanics' and truck mechanics' demographics:

	ASE Master Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Average age	40	42
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 5.0% White, 61.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between ase master mechanic and truck mechanic duties and responsibilities

Ase master mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Provide customers with oil changes, tire repairs/changing battery replacement/bulb replacement.

Truck mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish several other kenworth basic training modules.Skills UsedProblem solving, mechanical aptitude, and efficient workmanship.
Detail completion in writing of diagnosis and repair on company repair order.
Raise trucks, buses and heavy parts and equipment using hydraulic jacks and hoists.
Service air system and troubleshoot, repair, and service air conditioning systems on trucks.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Perform all FHWA and D.O.T.

Ase master mechanic vs truck mechanic skills

Common ase master mechanic skills

ASE, 14%
DOT, 12%
Diagnosis, 8%
Brake Systems, 7%
Engine Repair, 7%
Routine Maintenance, 7%

Common truck mechanic skills

CDL, 18%
Customer Service, 12%
Electrical Systems, 6%
Diesel Engines, 4%
DOT, 4%
Hand Tools, 4%

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