Tractor mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between tractor mechanics and 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 tractor mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, a tractor mechanic has an average salary of $49,150, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for a tractor mechanic include routine maintenance, hydraulic systems and hand tools. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Tractor mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Tractor Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,150	$47,149
Hourly rate	$23.63	$22.67
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	90,088	100,534
Job satisfaction	5	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Tractor mechanic vs mechanic salary

Tractor mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tractor Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$49,150	$47,149
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $65,000	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 tractor mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Tractor Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Tractor mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between tractor mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Tractor Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 98.4% Female, 1.6%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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	2%	2%

Differences between tractor mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Tractor mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish several other kenworth basic training modules.Skills UsedProblem solving, mechanical aptitude, and efficient workmanship.
Remove and disassemble engine, transmission and clutches, using hoists, jacks and mechanic's handtools.
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.

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.

Tractor mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common tractor mechanic skills

Routine Maintenance, 17%
Hydraulic Systems, 16%
Hand Tools, 14%
Troubleshoot, 10%
Electrical Problems, 5%
FHWA, 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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