About the test
The Mechanic - Bus,Truck, Diesel Engine Pre-Employment Assessment was designed to help you hire staff in this role. The test provides a whole-person evaluation by measuring job-relevant cognitive ability, personality, knowledge, skills, and relevant behavioral history.
Each component provides important data for hiring decisions. Cognitive ability has been linked to overall job performance in most jobs and correlates with a candidate's
ability to learn new skills and to solve complex problems. Personality characteristics determine how well the candidate will fit-in with a corporate culture. Knowledge and skills indicate how much training will be needed before a new employee becomes productive. Finally, relevant behavioral history detects counter-productive behaviors that can impact job performance.
The Mechanic - Bus,Truck, Diesel Engine test includes an animated work simulation in which candidates meet customers, colleagues and supervisors in a job-related context. Post-test surveys indicate the majority of candidates react favorably to these simulations.
The specific attributes measured include:
Cognitive Ability
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
- Mechanical Aptitude
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Behavioral History
- History Survey - Performance
- History Survey - Tenure
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Personality
- Adaptability
- Drive
- Integrity
- Resilience
- Teamwork
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Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score weighs each of the factors based on research and analysis from the U.S. Government's Occupational Information Network (O*Net). O*Net represents over a decade of dedicated research evaluating the relative importance of various factors that lead to success in almost 1,000 different job roles.
The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.
About the job
Mechanic - Bus,Truck, Diesel Engine
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.
Top activities and tasks for this job:
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Getting Information
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
More information about this Job
| Annual US Wages (2023) |
| Bottom 10%: | | $39,020 or less |
| Bottom 25%: | | $47,730 or less |
| Median: | | $58,970 (Average) |
| Top 25%: | | $70,470 or more |
| Top 10%: | | $82,430 or more |
| Hourly US Wages (2023) |
| Bottom 10%: | | $18.76 or less |
| Bottom 25%: | | $22.95 or less |
| Median: | | $28.35 (Average) |
| Top 25%: | | $33.88 or more |
| Top 10%: | | $39.63 or more |
| US Employment Statistics |
| 2023: | | 300,200 |
| 2033 (projected): | | 308,700 |
| Annual U.S. Job Openings: | 25,600 |
Top Knowledge Requirements
- Mechanical
- Transportation
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Public Safety and Security
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- Administration and Management
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Top Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Repairing
- Operations Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Speaking
- Equipment Selection
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Top Abilities
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
- Manual Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Hearing Sensitivity
- Multilimb Coordination
- Problem Sensitivity
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| Education Requirements |
| High School Diploma: | | 37% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate: | | 39% |
| Some College: | | 22% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role who have their highest education in each category. |
| Related Work Experience Requirements |
| 6 Months - 1 Year: | | 23% |
| 1 - 2 Years: | | 35% |
| 2 - 4 Years: | | 22% |
| 4 - 6 Years: | | 7% |
| 6 - 8 Years: | | 12% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role whose related work experience before they entered this position falls into each category. |
Alternate Titles for this Role: Biodiesel Engine Specialist, Boat Diesel Motor Mechanic, Boat Engine Installer, Boat Engine Mechanic, Boat Mechanic, Bus Engine Mechanic, Bus Garage Mechanic, Bus Mechanic, Bus Motor Mechanic, Bus Overhauler, Bus Transmission Mechanic, Bus Tune-Up Mechanic, Diesel Engine Erector, Diesel Engine Fitter, Diesel Engine Mechanic, Diesel Fleet Mechanic Tech (Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician), Diesel Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic Tech (Diesel Mechanic Technician), Diesel Motor Mechanic, Diesel Service Technician, Diesel Technician (Diesel Tech), Diesel Tractor Engine Mechanic, Diesel Truck Mechanic, Diesel Truck Tech (Diesel Truck Technician), Engine Maintenance Mechanic, Engine Mechanic, Farm Equipment Engine Mechanic, Farm Implement Engine Mechanic, Farm Machinery Engine Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, Fleet Technician (Fleet Tech), General Repair Mechanic, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic, Heavy Truck Mechanic, Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, Industrial Truck Mechanic, Locomotive Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Marine Diesel Mechanic, Marine Diesel Technician, Marine Engine Machinist, Marine Engine Mechanic, Mobile Diesel Mechanic, Mobile Diesel Tech (Mobile Diesel Technician), Motor Coach Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Oil Field Equipment Mechanic, Ordnance Truck Installation Mechanic, Petrol Construction Maintenance Mechanic, Power Generation Equipment Repairer, Power Generator Equipment Repairer, Railroad Engine Mechanic, Railroad Motor Mechanic, Railroad Transmission Mechanic, Railroad Tune-Up Mechanic, School Bus Mechanic, Service Advisor, Service Technician, Tank Truck Engine Mechanic, Tractor Expert, Tractor Mechanic, Tractor Trailer Mechanic, Trailer Mechanic, Transit Mechanic, Transportation Mechanic, Truck Bench Mechanic, Truck Engine Mechanic, Truck Engine Technician, Truck Garage Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, Truck Motor Mechanic, Truck Overhauler, Truck Service Advisor, Truck Trailer Mechanic, Truck Transmission Mechanic, Truck Tune-Up Mechanic
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