Caterpillar mechanic vs truck mechanic

The differences between caterpillar 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 a caterpillar mechanic and a truck mechanic. Additionally, a truck mechanic has an average salary of $50,169, which is higher than the $44,577 average annual salary of a caterpillar mechanic.

The top three skills for a caterpillar mechanic include loaders, and . The most important skills for a truck mechanic are CDL, customer service, and electrical systems.

Caterpillar mechanic vs truck mechanic overview

	Caterpillar Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Yearly salary	$44,577	$50,169
Hourly rate	$21.43	$24.12
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	34,082	80,942
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Caterpillar mechanic vs truck mechanic salary

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

	Caterpillar Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Average salary	$44,577	$50,169
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $72,000	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 caterpillar mechanic and truck mechanic education

There are a few differences between a caterpillar mechanic and a truck mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Caterpillar Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Caterpillar mechanic vs truck mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between caterpillar mechanics' and truck mechanics' demographics:

	Caterpillar Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.5% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 2.1% White, 72.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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 caterpillar mechanic and truck mechanic duties and responsibilities

Caterpillar mechanic example responsibilities.

Wheel loaders : 992G , 992K , 966G , 966H.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Lead floor operator as well as lead crane operator
Experience in replacement of small parts such as door hinges, mirrors, and serpentine belts on MRAP.

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.

Caterpillar mechanic vs truck mechanic skills

Common caterpillar mechanic skills

Loaders, 100%

Common truck mechanic skills

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

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