Oceanside Fire Department
Bus and Truck Mechanic
Meet Johnathan Reed, A firetruck mechanic with the Oceanside Fire Department. In this role, Johnathan maintains unique and specialized equipment that presents unique daily challenges. If you like working with your hands, figuring out puzzles and solving unique challenges that are different each day this could be a career for you. This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$65,200/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Hot
This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role
INDUSTRY
Advanced Manufacturing
The implementation of government policy and the management of public programs act as the bridge between political decisions and citizen services.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Miramar College
Diesel Technology Program
Palomar College
Diesel Mechanics Technology Program
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Realistic
You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions
Investigative
You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures