Mechanic driver vs driver

The differences between mechanic drivers and drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mechanic driver has an average salary of $47,243, which is higher than the $34,771 average annual salary of a driver.

The top three skills for a mechanic driver include tractor trailer, CDL and dump truck. The most important skills for a driver are math, basic math, and CDL.

Mechanic driver vs driver overview

	Mechanic Driver	Driver
Yearly salary	$47,243	$34,771
Hourly rate	$22.71	$16.72
Growth rate	4%	11%
Number of jobs	116,538	1,017,998
Job satisfaction	-	4.33
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	42	48
Years of experience	2	-

Mechanic driver vs driver salary

Mechanic drivers and drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mechanic Driver	Driver
Average salary	$47,243	$34,771
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $64,000	Between $22,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Vermont
Best paying company	-	Air Liquide
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between mechanic driver and driver education

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

	Mechanic Driver	Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mechanic driver vs driver demographics

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

	Mechanic Driver	Driver
Average age	42	48
Gender ratio	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 3.5% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	2%	4%

Differences between mechanic driver and driver duties and responsibilities

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.

Driver example responsibilities.

Haul asphalt, gravel, dirt, etc.
Maintain accurate logs and comply with all FMCSA regulations.
Deliver sand, rock, and asphalt across eastern NC.
Provide safe and timely transportation for students, utilizing CDL license and attendant endorsements.
Reduce carrier and customer risk by remaining proficiently knowledgeable of FMCSA rules and regulations.
Air brakes endorsement but willing and able to get others including tanker, HazMat, and passenger.

Mechanic driver vs driver skills

Common mechanic driver skills

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

Common driver skills

Math, 14%
Basic Math, 14%
CDL, 10%
Safety Rules, 10%
Cleanliness, 10%
Customer Orders, 7%

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