Maintain Trucks

For people who like to be safe and sound.

In this career, you are the last line of defence. Nothing can get by you – it's your job to ensure that all the trucks are safe and in proper working order. So if you love to work hard and you thrive on big responsibilities, this may be the career for you. Here's everything you need to know about this challenging and rewarding position.

• What would I do?
• Where would I work?
• How much would I get paid?
• How do I get to be a Truck and Transport Mechanic?
• Where would I go from here?
• How do I get started?

How much would I get paid?

Truck and Transport Mechanics are typically paid by the hour. “Flat rate” maintenance operations may be paid a percentage of the hourly flat rate. Your annual salary will be influenced by your location and the size of the company you work for.

Statistics show that:

• most workers earn between $19.38 and $25.75 per hour
• the national average rate is $23.00 per hour

In addition, some companies may offer performance and safety bonuses, as well as comprehensive benefits packages, including health, dental, retirement, and more.

Salary data is from the CernoResearch 2007 Trucking Operations, Compensation and Benefits Report. For more information, please contact CernoResearch at www.cernoresearch.com.