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Resume skills guide · SOC 49-3031

Skills for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Critical Thinking, Speaking, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Critical Thinking3.25
  • 2.Speaking3.12
  • 3.Active Listening3
  • 4.Monitoring3
  • 5.Reading Comprehension2.88
  • 6.Active Learning2.75
  • 7.Learning Strategies2.75
  • 8.Writing2.62
  • 9.Mathematics2
  • 10.Science1.75

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Knowledge areas

  • Mechanical
  • Transportation
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administration and Management

Core work activities

  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Getting Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

In-demand tools & technology

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • SAP software
  • Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
  • Cummins INSITE
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Database software
  • Engine diagnostic software
  • Fleet management software
  • Inventory tracking software
  • Scheduling software
  • Shop management software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word