Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

$76,460 earning potential

Truck technicians inspect, maintain, repair and care for medium and heavy truck engines. Some technicians specialize in a specific type of vehicle. When commercial transportation has malfunctions, they diagnose the problems and find solutions.

$76,460
High-end Earners in
BPBP Tennessee ( Top 10% )
$50,200
median annual wage
$24
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Inspect and drive vehicles to troubleshoot problems
  • Use diagnostic equipment and interpret results
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing the oil and aligning the wheels
  • Repair any malfunctions in the equipment or replace parts
  • Communicate with customers
  • Utilize charts to plan work procedures
  • Tire repair
  • Clutch adjustment or replacement
  • Perform wheel end maintenance and repair

BPBP Tennessee Job Outlook

390
Average annual job openings
3,990
Number of jobs by 2028
9%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2028
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