Junior mechanic vs truck mechanic

The differences between junior 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 junior mechanic and a truck mechanic. Additionally, a truck mechanic has an average salary of $50,169, which is higher than the $39,809 average annual salary of a junior mechanic.

The top three skills for a junior mechanic include hand tools, electrical systems and OSHA. The most important skills for a truck mechanic are CDL, customer service, and electrical systems.

Junior mechanic vs truck mechanic overview

	Junior Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Yearly salary	$39,809	$50,169
Hourly rate	$19.14	$24.12
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	44,920	80,942
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Junior mechanic vs truck mechanic salary

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

	Junior Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Average salary	$39,809	$50,169
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $55,000	Between $37,000 And $67,000
Highest paying City	Fremont, CA	Newark, NJ
Highest paying state	Alaska	Nevada
Best paying company	WestRock	Allan A. Myers
Best paying industry	Construction	Energy

Differences between junior mechanic and truck mechanic education

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

	Junior Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Junior mechanic vs truck mechanic demographics

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

	Junior Mechanic	Truck Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 2.3% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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 junior mechanic and truck mechanic duties and responsibilities

Junior mechanic example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
Assist technicians in the installation and repair HVAC system units, including electronic and mechanical components.
Measure, cut, thread and bond pipes and tubing to feeding water, gas or refrigerant to various HVAC 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.

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.

Junior mechanic vs truck mechanic skills

Common junior mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 20%
Electrical Systems, 11%
OSHA, 10%
Ladders, 7%
Light Fixtures, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%

Common truck mechanic skills

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

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