Lift truck mechanic vs trailer mechanic

The differences between lift truck mechanics and trailer 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 lift truck mechanic and a trailer mechanic. Additionally, a trailer mechanic has an average salary of $42,569, which is higher than the $40,376 average annual salary of a lift truck mechanic.

The top three skills for a lift truck mechanic include electrical systems, and . The most important skills for a trailer mechanic are CDL, hand tools, and work ethic.

Lift truck mechanic vs trailer mechanic overview

	Lift Truck Mechanic	Trailer Mechanic
Yearly salary	$40,376	$42,569
Hourly rate	$19.41	$20.47
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	69,664	86,057
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Lift truck mechanic vs trailer mechanic salary

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

	Lift Truck Mechanic	Trailer Mechanic
Average salary	$40,376	$42,569
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $56,000	Between $32,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	Billerica, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Dayton Freight
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between lift truck mechanic and trailer mechanic education

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

	Lift Truck Mechanic	Trailer Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Lift truck mechanic vs trailer mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between lift truck mechanics' and trailer mechanics' demographics:

	Lift Truck Mechanic	Trailer Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 2.5% White, 69.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 2.5% White, 65.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between lift truck mechanic and trailer mechanic duties and responsibilities

Lift truck mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish several other kenworth basic training modules.Skills UsedProblem solving, mechanical aptitude, and efficient workmanship.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Accomplish several other kenworth basic training modules.Skills UsedProblem solving, mechanical aptitude, and efficient workmanship.

Trailer mechanic example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
Repair equipment in accordance with manufacturer and FMCSA guidelines.use a variety of hand tools pneumatic and hydraulic.
Perform PMs on tractors and trailers, brake jobs, wheels seals, A/C repairs, starting system repair.
Build croton, core drill, solder, brazing.
Install, black iron, cast iron, galvanize, fire sprinkle, gas, copper, & PVC pipe.
Experience in small engine lawn mowers.

Lift truck mechanic vs trailer mechanic skills

Common lift truck mechanic skills

Electrical Systems, 100%

Common trailer mechanic skills

CDL, 19%
Hand Tools, 13%
Work Ethic, 11%
DOT, 11%
Safety Inspections, 7%
Perform Routine Maintenance, 7%

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