Compressor mechanic vs mechanic driver

The differences between compressor mechanics and mechanic drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a compressor mechanic and a mechanic driver. Additionally, a mechanic driver has an average salary of $47,243, which is higher than the $41,266 average annual salary of a compressor mechanic.

The top three skills for a compressor mechanic include compressors, preventative maintenance and customer service. The most important skills for a mechanic driver are tractor trailer, CDL, and dump truck.

Compressor mechanic vs mechanic driver overview

	Compressor Mechanic	Mechanic Driver
Yearly salary	$41,266	$47,243
Hourly rate	$19.84	$22.71
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	91,067	116,538
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Compressor mechanic vs mechanic driver salary

Compressor mechanics and mechanic drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Compressor Mechanic	Mechanic Driver
Average salary	$41,266	$47,243
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $56,000	Between $34,000 And $64,000
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Differences between compressor mechanic and mechanic driver education

There are a few differences between a compressor mechanic and a mechanic driver in terms of educational background:

	Compressor Mechanic	Mechanic Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Compressor mechanic vs mechanic driver demographics

Here are the differences between compressor mechanics' and mechanic drivers' demographics:

	Compressor Mechanic	Mechanic Driver
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.4% Female, 2.6%	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 2.3% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between compressor mechanic and mechanic driver duties and responsibilities

Compressor mechanic example responsibilities.

Have visited various locations and have accomplished field preventive maintenance on compressors.
Service and install refrigerant and desiccant air dryers.
Maintain and service all asphalt equipment and vehicles.
Perform pipe welding for heating oil systems on asphalt plants.
Perform repairs and daily maintenance on LeTourneau diesel electric drive loaders.
Maintain all company equipment, including: trucks, excavators, loaders, and small equipment.

Mechanic driver example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
DOT inspections, replacing brakes, tires, king pins shackle pins.
Repair and replace damage or worn parts and troubleshoot problems.
Metal fabrication and MIG welding to restore serviceability of equipment.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Compressor mechanic vs mechanic driver skills

Common compressor mechanic skills

Compressors, 17%
Preventative Maintenance, 14%
Customer Service, 12%
Production Equipment, 10%
Scrubbers, 9%
Electrical Systems, 8%

Common mechanic driver skills

Tractor Trailer, 18%
CDL, 8%
Dump Truck, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 8%
DOT, 7%
Safety Equipment, 7%

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