Mine car mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between mine car mechanics and 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 mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a mine car mechanic has an average salary of $49,218, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for a mine car mechanic include loaders, MSHA and hoists. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Mine car mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Mine Car Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,218	$47,149
Hourly rate	$23.66	$22.67
Growth rate	8%	4%
Number of jobs	39,494	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	4	2

Mine car mechanic vs mechanic salary

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

	Mine Car Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$49,218	$47,149
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $77,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between mine car mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Mine Car Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Mine car mechanic vs mechanic demographics

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

	Mine Car Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 94.9% Female, 5.1%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
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, 8.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	1%	2%

Differences between mine car mechanic and 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.

Mechanic example responsibilities.

Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools, such as transfer cases, hydraulic cylinders, bell housings.
Identify issues with wire feeder and power source, break press, overhead cranes , 2 ton to 25 ton hoists.
chain saws, trimmers, tractors, push mowers, blowers, generators, cut saws, power washers, etc.
Work with networking, plumbing, troubleshooting electrical and performing mechanical repairs.
Monitor HVAC systems and operations, and ensure that routine preventive maintenance are performed according to establish schedules.
Complete repair of low-boy style trailers, and tractors with wet line PTO systems.

Mine car mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common mine car mechanic skills

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

Common mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 7%
Diagnosis, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%

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