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
2025 to 2028