OES Code: 853110

ORANGE COUNTY

JOB KEY FOR BUS & TRUCK MECHANICS & DIESEL ENGINE SPECIALISTS

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists repair and maintain the operating condition of trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

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PROJECTED ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT (excluding self-employed)

Number Working in this Occupation --- Year --- 1995 2002		Percent Change	Increase/ Decrease	Additional Openings Due to People Chang- ing Occupations or Retiring	Sum of Increase/Decrease and Additional Openings
1,530	1,730	13%	200	220	420

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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE BUS & TRUCK MECHANICS & DIESEL ENGINE SPECIALISTS IN ORANGE COUNTY

The following are the types of firms that employ the most workers in this occupation within this county. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.

Industry Code (SIC)	Industry Title
4131	Intercity & rural bus transportation
4953	Refuse systems
8211	Elementary & secondary schools
7513	Truck rental & leasing, without drivers
9030	Local government, except education
5084	Industrial machinery, wholesale
4212	Local trucking without storage
4213	Trucking, except local
5012	Automobiles & other motor vehicles, wholesale
7538	General automotive repair shops
5013	Motor vehicle supplies & parts, wholesale
7363	Temporary help agencies
2086	Bottled & canned soft drink producers
7539	Auto repair shops, all other
7699	Repair shops & related services, all other
5511	Motor vehicle dealers (new & used)
2026	Fluid milk producers

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