Top skills for Diesel Mechanic jobs
Based on 366 active Diesel Mechanic postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Diesel Mechanic postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Mechanics43%
- Brakes34%
- Work Orders33%
- Hiring30%
- Engines28%
- Welding26%
- Licensing21%
- Life Insurance20%
- Supervision20%
- Alcohol Testing18%
- Regulations18%
- Hydraulic Systems17%
- Hydraulics17%
- EAP Counseling15%
- Air Systems14%
- DOT Regulations13%
- Training Programs13%
- Tractors11%
- Company Policies10%
- Heavy Trucks10%
- Uniforms9%
- Gasoline9%
- Maintenance Work9%
- Drivetrain8%
- Ladders8%
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