Bus mechanic vs fleet mechanic

The differences between bus mechanics and fleet mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a bus mechanic and a fleet mechanic. Additionally, a fleet mechanic has an average salary of $50,065, which is higher than the $47,198 average annual salary of a bus mechanic.

The top three skills for a bus mechanic include CDL, preventative maintenance and diesel engines. The most important skills for a fleet mechanic are CDL, DOT, and diagnosis.

Bus mechanic vs fleet mechanic overview

	Bus Mechanic	Fleet Mechanic
Yearly salary	$47,198	$50,065
Hourly rate	$22.69	$24.07
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	91,549	90,785
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 37%	Associate Degree, 35%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Bus mechanic vs fleet mechanic salary

Bus mechanics and fleet mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bus Mechanic	Fleet Mechanic
Average salary	$47,198	$50,065
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $63,000	Between $37,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	Los Angeles, CA	Sacramento, CA
Highest paying state	California	California
Best paying company	SDST Spartans	OGE Energy
Best paying industry	Transportation	Construction

Differences between bus mechanic and fleet mechanic education

There are a few differences between a bus mechanic and a fleet mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Bus Mechanic	Fleet Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 37%	Associate Degree, 35%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Bus mechanic vs fleet mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between bus mechanics' and fleet mechanics' demographics:

	Bus Mechanic	Fleet Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.1% Female, 2.9%	Male, 97.9% Female, 2.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 2.4% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 64.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between bus mechanic and fleet mechanic duties and responsibilities

Bus mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish several other kenworth basic training modules.Skills UsedProblem solving, mechanical aptitude, and efficient workmanship.
Perform all electrical and HVAC repairs.
Obtain ASE for school bus body and specialty equipment.
Raise buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks and hoists.
Perform p.m. services, brake jobs, a/c work, electrical and computer diagnostics.
Repair of buses with hydraulics and maintain facilities lifts, HVAC, air systems and grounds.

Fleet mechanic example responsibilities.

Obtain CDL while employ here.
DOT Hazmat certify for shipping waste.
Perform MIG and stick welding when need.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of the shop.
Repair and identify facility issues per OSHA standards.
truck ladders, small equipment stands, misc shop items.

Bus mechanic vs fleet mechanic skills

Common bus mechanic skills

CDL, 28%
Preventative Maintenance, 12%
Diesel Engines, 6%
ASE, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
DOT, 5%

Common fleet mechanic skills

CDL, 13%
DOT, 9%
Diagnosis, 7%
Hand Tools, 7%
MIG, 7%
OSHA, 6%

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