Mine car mechanic vs car mechanic

The differences between mine car mechanics and car mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a mine car mechanic, becoming a car mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a mine car mechanic has an average salary of $49,218, which is higher than the $37,369 average annual salary of a car mechanic.

The top three skills for a mine car mechanic include loaders, MSHA and hoists. The most important skills for a car mechanic are diagnostic tools, ASE, and engine repair.

Mine car mechanic vs car mechanic overview

	Mine Car Mechanic	Car Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,218	$37,369
Hourly rate	$23.66	$17.97
Growth rate	8%	1%
Number of jobs	39,494	89,782
Job satisfaction	-	2
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	44	40
Years of experience	4	2

Mine car mechanic vs car mechanic salary

Mine car mechanics and car mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mine Car Mechanic	Car Mechanic
Average salary	$49,218	$37,369
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $77,000	Between $28,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between mine car mechanic and car mechanic education

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

	Mine Car Mechanic	Car Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Mine car mechanic vs car mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between mine car mechanics' and car mechanics' demographics:

	Mine Car Mechanic	Car Mechanic
Average age	44	40
Gender ratio	Male, 94.9% Female, 5.1%	Male, 97.5% Female, 2.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.5% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 1.7% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% Asian, 5.0% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	1%	2%

Differences between mine car mechanic and car mechanic duties and responsibilities

Mine car mechanic example responsibilities.

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.

Car mechanic example responsibilities.

Adjust and set mowing heights for all mowers per the superintendant.
Sharpen all mowing blades for greens mowers, rough mowers and fairway mowers.
Perform diagnostics on vehicle ECUs in addition to vehicle services such as oil, brakes, and filter changes.
Weld broken frames and battery boxes.
Preform tune-ups and A/C, and electrical repairs.
Fabricate new parts using gas torches, welder and various measuring tools.

Mine car mechanic vs car mechanic skills

Common mine car mechanic skills

Loaders, 36%
MSHA, 19%
Hoists, 15%
Service Truck, 15%
Cranes, 7%
Support Equipment, 5%

Common car mechanic skills

Diagnostic Tools, 18%
ASE, 9%
Engine Repair, 9%
Brake Pads, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 6%
Oil Changes, 6%

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