Track mechanic vs senior mechanic

The differences between track mechanics and senior mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a track mechanic and a senior mechanic. Additionally, a track mechanic has an average salary of $170,731, which is higher than the $51,569 average annual salary of a senior mechanic.

The top three skills for a track mechanic include track vehicles, diesel engines and electrical systems. The most important skills for a senior mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and HVAC.

Track mechanic vs senior mechanic overview

	Track Mechanic	Senior Mechanic
Yearly salary	$170,731	$51,569
Hourly rate	$82.08	$24.79
Growth rate	4%	5%
Number of jobs	34,390	85,706
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Track mechanic vs senior mechanic salary

Track mechanics and senior mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Track Mechanic	Senior Mechanic
Average salary	$170,731	$51,569
Salary range	Between $88,000 And $328,000	Between $37,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Roseville, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Orange County Sanitation District
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between track mechanic and senior mechanic education

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

	Track Mechanic	Senior Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	General Studies	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Track mechanic vs senior mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between track mechanics' and senior mechanics' demographics:

	Track Mechanic	Senior Mechanic
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 2.1% White, 68.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 2.1% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between track mechanic and senior mechanic duties and responsibilities

Track mechanic example responsibilities.

Conduct PMCS and perform sustainment maintenance in accordance with COSIS standards.
Dismantle and reassemble heavy track vehicle components using hoists and hand tools.
Inspect and troubleshoot track vehicle automotive systems, wheel vehicles and classify equipment.
Practice preventive maintenance with electrical and mechanical equipment to assure combat readiness.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Inspect MHE systems, subsystems and components.

Senior mechanic example responsibilities.

Create and manage preventive and predictive routes using Maximo CMMS database.
Perform technical inspections on vehicle armor, corrective maintenance, and services (PMCS )
Test coolant conditions, inspects wires and repair if damage, replace wire harness, troubleshoot faulty electrical components.
Support GMP manufacturing and team with QA.
Replace electrical switches, lights and outlets.
Use table top grinders and tools for assembly.

Track mechanic vs senior mechanic skills

Common track mechanic skills

Track Vehicles, 31%
Diesel Engines, 11%
Electrical Systems, 10%
Field Maintenance, 6%
Combat, 5%
Technical Manuals, 5%

Common senior mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Preventive Maintenance, 7%
HVAC, 6%
Plumbing, 5%
Diesel Engines, 5%
Shop Safety, 4%

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