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Automotive Careers for Women: Diesel Service Technician

Career: Diesel Service Technician
Average salary: $37,668
Degree needed: Certificate or associate’s degree from a qualified vocational or trade school in diesel technology
Certifications: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

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Common employers: Truck transportation companies, local government, auto repair shops, construction and manufacturing companies
Job outlook: Average job growth, good job opportunities for women with formal training


Common duties may include:

  • Maintaining diesel engines and other mechanical or moving parts
  • Repairing or replacing damaged or broken parts
  • Providing routine maintenance
  • Running diagnostics to check for problems

Skills needed:

  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in diesel vehicles
  • Good problem solving
  • Ability to read schematics and technical manuals
  • Work well with hands

YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: While most of the women in the auto industry service gasoline-powered vehicles, there are still a small percentage of women who work in the testosterone-fueled diesel industry. These are brave women who dare to go into a career that other women probably don’t even know exists. But the perk? It’s a stable career with good pay and is a good fit for a woman in any stage of life.

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