Dsl technician vs diesel mechanic

The differences between dsl technicians and diesel 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 dsl technician and a diesel mechanic. Additionally, a diesel mechanic has an average salary of $49,842, which is higher than the $36,372 average annual salary of an dsl technician.

The top three skills for an dsl technician include customer service, email clients and technical support. The most important skills for a diesel mechanic are CDL, preventative maintenance, and DOT.

Dsl technician vs diesel mechanic overview

	DSL Technician	Diesel Mechanic
Yearly salary	$36,372	$49,842
Hourly rate	$17.49	$23.96
Growth rate	10%	4%
Number of jobs	52,730	85,684
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Dsl technician vs diesel mechanic salary

Dsl technicians and diesel mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	DSL Technician	Diesel Mechanic
Average salary	$36,372	$49,842
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $50,000	Between $37,000 And $67,000
Highest paying City	-	Richmond, CA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Hensel Phelps
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between dsl technician and diesel mechanic education

There are a few differences between an dsl technician and a diesel mechanic in terms of educational background:

	DSL Technician	Diesel Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Computer Information Systems	Automotive Technology
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Dsl technician vs diesel mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between dsl technicians' and diesel mechanics' demographics:

	DSL Technician	Diesel Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 81.4% Female, 18.6%	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 10.6% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 8.1% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	11%	2%

Differences between dsl technician and diesel mechanic duties and responsibilities

Dsl technician example responsibilities.

Experience managing the day-to-day operations of telecommunication services utilize by Astra Zeneca.
Install ethernet cards and provision customer's computer via TCP/IP.
Alter and install LAN and telephone wiring, jacks and splitters.
Have performed installation and repair at the customer premise for VOIP, HSIA, and IPTV service.
Coordinate efforts with wholesale partners to resolve issues regarding DSL connectivity, DNS, and web hosting.
Contact appropriate agencies for patients who present with potential domestic issues, while upholding company privacy policies and patient confidentiality.

Diesel mechanic example responsibilities.

Install and rebuild hydraulic systems on trucks to include cylinders, PTO pumps, and hoses.
Repair diesel engines; replace clutches, water pumps, turbo, alternators, brakes and HVAC.
Maintain and troubleshoot various kinds of heavy equipment like forklifts, graders, loaders and, buses.
Perform diagnosis and repairs to electrical systems as failures/problems occur.
Utilize CDL to test drive vehicles.
Maintain driveline and brake components of fleet trucks.

Dsl technician vs diesel mechanic skills

Common dsl technician skills

Customer Service, 10%
Email Clients, 9%
Technical Support, 8%
Telephone Calls, 6%
Routers, 6%
Modem, 4%

Common diesel mechanic skills

CDL, 19%
Preventative Maintenance, 12%
DOT, 11%
Hand Tools, 9%
OSHA, 5%
Diagnosis, 4%