Field service is a special breed. I love it. Hot, cold I'll take whatever. The worst day in the field is better than the best day in the shop. Need my freedom lol.

@didafm

5 жыл бұрын

Im a electrician and id like to be a remote service guy too

@8526Productions

4 жыл бұрын

Truth brother, I would lose my mind having to be in a shop again

@melvingibson4525

2 жыл бұрын

Today I had an oil peanut pump line explode and cover me during a sandstorm and really thought about it today

@Bw2788

Жыл бұрын

I dont know I enjoy my climate controled shop. But I live in GA and its humid and I have done my time outside and it makes thing easier in the ac

Cat field service tech here, I can verify that theres nothing like working on a machine when its -10 in a mine with 2ft of snow on the ground and it's just got to be done. Landfills, logging jobs, paving jobs. For us it's not just about the engines, its hydraulics, electrical, pneumatic systems, welding repairs, ect. Gotta be able to do it all.

@supermariobronsmiranda6735

4 ай бұрын

Hello there… it’s been 4 years but are you still KZread active? I have a question. Thank you sir.

Cons: “it’s dirty nasty stuff” Me: “hell yeah!”

@hybridstiger

4 жыл бұрын

Everything is heeaavvyy. Heavy, heavy, heavy stuffs.

@Hawk2Kutt

4 жыл бұрын

yessir I'm not the only one that hate the heavy stuff !!!

@jbthestoner5504

3 жыл бұрын

Just did a 50 lb fan clutch yesterday 😋

Diesel mechanic for over 24 years and I'd still be doing it if cancer hadn't forced me to retire. I loved it and miss it. Yes, there's sucky times and some long hours, but I made a great wage. I easily brought 6 figures a year home consistently working for a place where I was the only engine guy for CAT and Cummins, and I did most of the electrical diagnostics. I built glider trucks and we purpose built most of our trucks. We could have to work on equipment from a weed trimmer to an excavator and everything in between. I would occasionally have to do field work and travel the country to our different job sites. Having my CDL was another big thing too. Not a day goes by that I don't wish I could still be working, but my body just can't deal with it anymore.

@8526Productions

4 жыл бұрын

Ted Mattingly old comment I kno but from one doing the same thank you fella, best thing you could do is help the you g fellas

@mitchellpalacio5069

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you're doing well bog boss, thanks for the years you have the industry and your input 💯🤘🏾

I went from being a medium duty diesel tech to heavy equipment it was definitely a perfect move for me I would say the hardest part is the overlap of jobs because of ordering parts diesel parts are expensive they're not always in stock

I’ve been a diesel tech for 30 years, your 100% correct in everything you said!!!

@philly2336

3 жыл бұрын

is the pay good?

@Mistyfgdf

3 жыл бұрын

Mitak amanuael hope he answers my job in aviation (dream I’m 17) is shot down Plan B is diesel

@javier2.214

3 жыл бұрын

Misty Diablo lol I also thinking about study diesel mechanic

@Mistyfgdf

3 жыл бұрын

Javier 2.01 I’m just worried for can it be a career for atleast 30 years I plan to retire or atleast live cheaply in my late 30s to 40s with dividends Switching careers mid way is a big wrench And idk what’s gonna happen to diesel mechanics if everything’s electric Will companies pay us to go to school and learn electrical or will we just get fired, who knows

@henrylawsky7172

3 жыл бұрын

Misty Diablo diesel technology will never go away, diesel fuel is too powerful and efficient. If trucks go, ships will stay.

I was a county fleet tech for 15 years. I was ASE master certified. I worked on the transit bus fleet, but occasionally went out on service calls to the landfill. The worst call was, working on the trash compactor when it broke down in the trash. I wished I could write " my own checks "! After I left the county, diesel tech jobs in western Colorado are hard to find. What you said about driving trucks & not buying tools is spot on. Been driving trucks over the road 4 years now.

I've been working as a mechanic for a year and half. Got hired, trained on the job as a medium duty diesel mechanic on school buses. I love it, learn new stuff everyday. I would't change anything. It's dirty and greasy and noisy but that doesn't bother me. Good hourly pay. Thank you for the videos.

@jmullentech

2 жыл бұрын

Two years later, how you doin man? Still enjoying it or have you moved along?

@dangerboy1111

2 жыл бұрын

Adam jackson how u feel after 2 years

I’m happy where I’m at in automotive, my back is already feeling the pain, so I could only imagine on the trucks.

@robindabank4089

3 жыл бұрын

19 and feel like im 40 sometimes

@cbmech2563

3 жыл бұрын

Bent over a car would kill my back

Worked at a Mack dealer before. I would cut holes in the plastic seat covers for my head and arms so most of the trash juice and maggots would just fall on plastic. Nothing like scraping off 1” of trash to replace a Mack rear diff

Work on big rigs and buses. I’ve made great money. Using your head is the key to working effectively. What I love about diesel is, you write you’re own checks. The more I learn the more I earn $$$$$ And to me it’s not work

@MatthewSmith-uf6tr

3 жыл бұрын

Wright?

@ancormane524

2 жыл бұрын

100%

In diesel trucks, there's a huge difference from independent to dealer shop. At a dealer, you will be well paid, but you will almost 100% work night shift for several years. Also, you will be compartmentalized. You will start as oil change guy, then brake guy, then clutch guy, then after many years you might get to rebuild engines or transmissions. At an independent shop, you will do much of everything, but most of your work will be routine service work. The pay will be lower, but you will work day shift and see a variety of trucks and engines. The amount of service information that is made available at independent shops is ridiculous compared to working on cars. There's no Alldata. Most shops can't afford to subscribe to all of the Paccar, Volvo/Mack, Navistar, Freightliner/DD, Cummins, Cat, Isuzu, etc factory service databases and buy all the scan tool software.

@craigtomczyk3452

5 жыл бұрын

Everywhere I look companies are begging for night shift guys. On top of the shortage alot of people must refuse to do it.

@WatchWesWork

5 жыл бұрын

Most places in my area have two shifts, Day shift will start at 6 or 7 AM and work to 2:30 or 3:30. Night shift run to 11 PM or midnight. Working 2nd shift wouldn't be too bad. Working 3rd shift would suck, so most places here don't even try. If your spouse works day shift, and you work night shift, you might not see him or her at all during the week. Same with your children. Maybe for a few minutes. It would be rough for a young family.

@davelawrence39

5 жыл бұрын

Not true

@davelawrence39

5 жыл бұрын

Not true I work for two dealer who low pay their mechanics. I got paid more at a fleet shop then a dealership. I wouldn't work for a dealership

-40 blowing snow , doesnt matter I keep a insulated tarp and a diesel heater in my service truck

Caterpillar F/S Heavy Equipment Technician!!! All day love it

@adamsavage4155

5 жыл бұрын

Hell ya. I work at the ktber yellow dealer.... JD field service

@jeffsmith8066

5 жыл бұрын

On highway field tech for the local caterpillar dealer. Love everyday

@monray300

4 жыл бұрын

Your wildmen I been a truck mechanic for 21 years I liked it for about 8. Now I just can't leave the money

@rogeliollerenas8255

4 жыл бұрын

DAMON BRAMEL Hi sir. Im a new tech and am currently in auto. Im considering going into diesel. Is diesel really that hard on the body compared to auto? Because i would love to last a very long time in this great industry.

@jeffsmith8066

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogeliollerenas8255 10 years ago I'd say so. If you get on with a good company they will make sure you are safe and have every tool you need to keep from hurting yourself.

You forgot Differentials and hydraulic systems with their own software/interfaces running on the CAN system too now.

Just passed your shop and saw you hard at work!! Keep it up brother!

I can definitely agree with companies shelling out money. Doing an oil pan and gasket on the big isx Cummins was a big dollar job and they shelled out money like you wouldn’t believe.

@christopheryoung826

2 жыл бұрын

Got paid three hours for one. Maybe took an hour.

25 years fixing trash trucks. Out of 50 years twisting a wrench. Still working at the most recession proof job around. It's always a challenge, always different.

@dangerboy1111

2 жыл бұрын

Whats challenging can y me more

@cbmech2563

2 жыл бұрын

@@dangerboy1111 what's challenging? The job abuses the trucks and some drivers abuse the trucks. A well designed residential side loader route is 1200 to 1800 stops a day. Stomp on the throttle, stomp on the brakes and beat the crap out of the truck with the arm dumping the can and repeat. Brakes, hydraulics, engine and transmission are all abused 1800 times a day and they don't get the best drivers in the world.

I went from automotive to diesel in shop, and am now a road tech. Sometimes I work in the shop. Having things mix up everyday is nice. Wouldn't go back to working exclusively on cars and light duty stuff. Overtime is nice, and storm calls are double time. You can make WAY more as a diesel tech than an auto tech if you put the work in and learn your trade. Fleets do not say NO to repairs. You will ALWAYS be busy if you work for the right company.

ive gotta say I love being in the diesel industry. They pay is really good and Ive worked on everything from back hoes, to semi's to tug boats. One thing I will add about the diesel industry, in comparison to the auto industry is we need everything from a 1/8 allen head to a 2 inch impact socket and everything in between. The tooling is very expensive. My 3/4 torque wrench alone was about $1500. The tooling is expensive but the pay is great and I love it

@lowesttsx6059

2 жыл бұрын

you pay for it yourself?

There is another side to it. I do heavy equipment. Dozees, excavators, motorgraders. You have to know tracks, hydraulics. Hydrostatics, the electrical systems are getting very complicated. Nice video

Fellow garbage truck mechanic here. I will say the deceased animal service pickup trucks have a stranger stank.

@markarmstrong3394

5 жыл бұрын

Damn Skippy !!

@jbthestoner5504

4 жыл бұрын

You work for a city or something lol? Sounds like you've had some similar experiences as me

@jbthestoner5504

4 жыл бұрын

@betatalk357 it probably does cost a lot for the public sector, but I work in the private sector so I have no idea

@billyadams9985

4 жыл бұрын

Grease rendering. Or live stock trailers especially chickens

I can't seem to get past a day without watching your videos by the way keep them coming.

Hahah great video so far, still watching the cons part and that was enough for me to decide been keeping just working with cars.

This is a great topic. I started out in the automotive industry and switched to heavy duty 15 years ago. I'm currently in the same position as you at the shop I work at in the heart of the Canadian oil and gas industry in Alberta Canada. Our shop is very diversified in the heavy duty industry. We service heavy equipment and what you call class A truck and trailers. I very much appreciate your videos because they're fit both Industries although the heavy duty realm doesn't pay flat rate but is treated the same as far as management. Keep up the great videos and thank you for the interesting topics.

I work for a commercial fleet and a slow week is 48 hours. Average is 54. The problem with finding new techs is they come out of tech school with no experience whatsoever expecting $20/hr. to do entry level stuff like change oil and tires. They don't want to ever work past 5 or Saturdays.

@wizgud

6 ай бұрын

20hr is incredible low coming out of school, better off working at Amazon lol

The diesel shop at my tech school is right next door to us so I’m always admiring what they’re working on. Big rigs, heavy equipment, sometimes they bring in earth movers that are literally as tall as a house. The diesel guys definitely work on some cool stuff but I think you summed up all the reasons I wouldn’t want to be one! I’d love to see a video on the automotive mechanical service industry vs. collision repair; but there don’t seem to be many people out there with enough experience in both fields to really compare the two.

@iam1smiley1

Жыл бұрын

We do both....autobody pays worse unless you're the frame guy and autobody can always be better. At least with mechanical you generally know when you're done.

This video nails it. Trucks are truly a whole different world, been working on them about a year and a half now including some garbage trucks unfortunately. Definitely good money to be made, all depends on your tolerance to the down sides of working on them. Working on garbage trucks can actually be not that bad if you're fortunate to work for a company that properly cleans them regularly. Privately owned garbage companies are kept far nicer than municipal trucks in my experience. Garbage truck companies are regularly practically begging for help, as nasty as it can be it's a great way to transition into the truck world if that what you really want to do because they need people. Me personally, I'm ready to go back to automotive when the right opportunity comes along. 155 lb me doesn't do well with lifting stuff that weighs as much as I do.

@eighthunter702

Жыл бұрын

Nah don't give because of your weight or anything else. I weight 160 and make 46 an hour. It's alright

I used to work at a GM dealer, then Ag equipment, now I'm a heavy equipment field service tech. We work on anything and everything from compact equipment to earth movers. This video is spot on. Transfer stations are nasty places to work. But as others have said it pays the bills well. There is definitely gravy days where your hookin a laptop and diaging emissions issues and then theres days crawling under loaders at trash dumps. But it never fails when its terrible conditions someone is broke down somewhere, and even if you just got home, you're going. Sometimes i miss the luxuries i didnt know i had working in the auto industry, But i don't miss the pay.

I work at an agriculture dealership in Illinois, I love it! Working on Rogators Terra gators tractors! fun work!

Thank you for recording and posting this educational video. I wish the young men and women well in all their endeavors.

I work at a caterpillar dealership and having worked on both I would say that I enjoy heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, traders etc.) much more than trucks. also working at a dealership is key in this field considering how proprietary the service software and tooling is

Ummm.. Garage trucks. Hell no!!!! That is right up there with ports potty emptying guy. Lol

@benjaminlockhart2792

3 жыл бұрын

really not that bad. i started on trash trucks. they actually pressure washed them every few weeks.

Good Video mike pretty much bang on I worked on large mining equipment for a lot of years , some of the stuff is so big we use 100 or 200 ton cranes for some of the jobs. The truck fleet has a payload of 200 to 240 tons of rock per load The shop is well equipped with tools and overhead cranes. All you need for tools is a basic hand set most everything else is supplied. It’s a day and night operations 7 days a week equipment in the field at -30 degrees in the middle of the night ( it’s a 2 day and 2 night work schedule) followed by 4 days off. Long hours though (12 hrs per shift) Challenging but good money

Everything in this video is still 100% spot on. I'm in the midwest and I've worked on garabge trucks for 3.5 years and now I'm working at a Kenworth dealership working on semi tractors. I've worked in landfills and transfer stations on broken trucks while it was snowing it can be highly rewarding pay wise if you can tough the long hours and grime. I own and pay for lots and lots of tools (small and large), make a lot more money than most automotive technicians I know, when I was working on garage trucks I was doing 20-30 hours of overtime per week, I enjoy diag work especially electrical, and the dealership will pay for training. Really cool with a similar experience.

Great video thanks brother. I like the garbage truck example. I think you left out the slime dripping on you while underneath the trucks tasty. This is a great video thanks. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother

you made some very good points, I help my inlaws work on school buses some times that can be some heavy work if your an older guy

I'm a tractor trailer driver and you guys are lifesavers to say the least you make a bad day halfway decent

Thank you for the great information.

Awesome Video!🎥

good job in explaining it!

Great video and commentary! Ag tech here

Heavy truck mechanic for the last 4 or 5 years and all of this is right. Worked on trash trucks and he’s right about that stuff too. Worked for Cummins and Volvo it’s a lot of fun but it’s difficult work too and the pay is nice.

Ha was tractor trailer driver for 8 years. The. I started working on trailers. Last year switched to tractor shop. I work at a Freightliner dealer and love it! Started at $20 hr in Indiana. One of the cheapest areas in the country to live in. Obviously I do have a class A cdl. Which did help me get my foot in the door. Also you are very right about the different manufacturers for engine, trans, body. It can be a real pain.

I'm a Diesel tech and love it. Never worked auto. But all the cons you listed about working in a Diesel shop are very true.

Awesome video best part of many great parts is where dude says the smell of welding on a garbage truck with maggots falling on your face is an experience and smell that will be emblazoned into ones head for eternity that is effing funny af ! Awesome video dude from a random dude looking for an apprenticeship program to earn while I learn and Loves Truck stop has one so I'm checking out diesel mechanic work here. Keep up the good work. Texas passing through up in here

I do agree with what you said I to work for WM and its gets interesting at times with the front loads and roll offs I'm looking to make a change my self ...

I left auto after 3 years and I’ve been doing diesel for the past year. I love road calls, our fleet is 99% box trucks so I don’t have to deal with garbage truck issues. I enjoy being at a shop but idk something about fixing shit on the side of the road is fun af to me, doing stuff with minimal tools at time and getting the job done is just what I like. I do work in a shop most of the time and definitely the heavy aspect can get to ya. I lost 80 lbs from just how more physical the job is this year. Love it never touching the auto industry again

But one more very important cons - Health. It's hard to buy, do not forget

I was a transit bus technician for the city. I had exactly the same hours that you described, even worked holidays . I got paid extremely well. On the Gillig busses they had a large can network that was called multiplex That was sophisticated and a challenge to properly diagnose. Enjoyed working with the multiplex because it's a challenge. As you know the engine was in the rear of bus under the back seat. It was hard to access many engine components. I was not able to pass my cdl medical, so I was forced to leave. Now I am fixing cars again 😁

@ed81ny

5 жыл бұрын

I loved working on gillig buses! Was your transit company using io controls for the multiplex? We had 2nd and 3rd gen io controls, and it was great to work with.

Oh another pro is if you do side work on tractors. Say like for owner ops. You can make as much in two evenings as you do all week on a good week.

@angelozararis7404

4 жыл бұрын

Thats the best inframe. 3500 for medium duty. 4500 for big bore. Labor only.

Watched a couple of your vids in the past,interesting to find out you have a history in the diesel world.Im a diesel tech myself and I agree Adept Ape has an interesting channel,if you're into CAT at least. 👍🏻 BIG TRUCKS BIG BUCKS!!

You, my friend, deserve a medal!

I’m a diesel tech for one of the mega carriers in MT. Last Saturday got sent out on a service call for a cam over on a trailer brake. -27 degrees with a constant 20 MPH wind blowing up my back. Easy $400 for an hours work lmao.

Being a diesel mechanic is not just truck's. I'm a diesel mechanic at a bus company and it's great. Lot's of over time and we have all the OEM scan tools. Used to work in a automotive shop and couldn't be happier I left.

@snoopyloops3879

2 жыл бұрын

what company?

That’s the reason I became a truck driver, because 25 years ago everybody wanted to be a mechanic, and The pay sucked. Make way more money now, and all my tools are at home so I can pick the hours when I want to work on somebody’s car.

I worked on trucks when I was around 20 for a couple years. Alot of work is gravy, brakes and service work. Then you have to change a cab shock on something,and you spend 3 hours swearing at 2 bolts you can't get a torch to. Little different in Canada to, we don't need a truck license to work on them, with a service order you can drive one with a regular license.

@nickhouze8849

4 жыл бұрын

Cab shocks ain't too bad,now I've had the occasional cussing fit on some stuck ass cab mount bushings

Started at 6:00 this morning and I’m just getting done now at almost 8. That’s a typical day for me. Plus I work most weekends. Half my day was spent working in the dirt.....But I’ll still take it over autos.

Up here in Canada a CDL exemption is written in to the truck & heavy coach technician certificate... your diesel tech licence gives you the legal exemption to ‘test drive’ what you work on.

Big Trucks can be good money put a CDL on top of it and some good usable experience and there's lot of opportunity. Very Good video FRM!

You keep standing in front of that Matco Toolbox with your reviews I'm going to chase down the Matco tool truck guy to get one just like it. It looks just right in every way.

In Europe if your a technician you are also a diesel tech, there is no difference if your a tech you need to fix everything.

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Talking big trucks here Dan

I found it over worked, under paid, and overly underappreciated. I do work with guys that love it and work 7 days a week and 12 hrs a day and more power to them.

I completely agree with this video. Service call duty is awful but it is still money. I onetime had a drivers trucks air systems secondary air freeze up with moisture in -28 Fahrenheit and it is one of the worst jobs but I do enjoy working in the shop doing brakes and tires.

I went the opposite direction as you, up here in Canada I started out in car and apprenticed at a Dodge dealer until I got my 310S license. I got tired of watching hourly apprentices doing all the gravy work and the vehicle being passed onto us licensed flat rate guys for warranty and recall work, so I made the switch to 310T Truck and Coach and never looked back. I now work at an International dealer and although it can be a lot heavier we have lifting devices made up from everything to drums and clutches to air compressors. I think it all depends on where you work, is being a dealer we have all the specialty tools to do just about anything on an International.

@saddamlz2305

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I know this is an old comment but Id still like to shoot my shot. I’m 18 and I live in Ontario and my local college has a truck and coach apprenticeship where I can get certified in 2 years and I make money while going to college. Really considering it. My immediate family is an immigrant family so they obviously want me to go to university but I don’t think Im a university kind of guy: I would love to have some insight on how the work is and if I would truly like it. Im a big car guy and have been working on gas cars and trucks for almost 2 years and learned a lot and Im also going to be getting a Co-Op through my school next semester at a local mechanic shop. Would love to hear from you.

love my hd deasel tech for 20 plus years

Very informative video thank you

Thanks FRM. I am an ex auto mechanic, who has been working as a diesel mechanic (sorry. the word tech is not in my vocabulary) since 1997. I will say from my experience FRM nailed it. As far as working on garbage trucks, and road calls go, there are ways to get around it. I myself do shop, and road calls on a daily basis. Overtime? Forget about it. If you have the stamina, you can really elevate your tax bracket, but it is rough on the body, the family, etc. Consider this video an accurate portrayal of the diesel industry. Many different vocations out there, and flat rate also exists there, but is very uncommon. Thanks FRM👍

i quit working on cars to work on heavy/medium duty trucks and equipment i got sick of the low pay and some customers and changing tires haha it is hard work but easier paying bills! very different but similar as well! Cheers!

Flat Rate Master stopped having contact with the Caterpillar service tech since he got married :D

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

I couldn't agree more, I am myself a new diesel mechanic (about a year now), it ain't for the sensible heart,i'm working for a dumptruck company. sometime I can work more than 60h a week, service call can be hard, especially on the landfill site, but the money's there and there is some much to learn about these truck. great video, keep up the good work

@FiestaS280

5 жыл бұрын

etiboy48 I’m going to school this fall to be a diesel tech, I’m in automotive now but how good is the pay in diesel starting out?

@etiboy4890

5 жыл бұрын

@@FiestaS280 I'm making over 20$ an hour, but it mostly depends on what you are working on, dealers tend to pay more but more pressure, if you are working in a trailer shop you'll likely make less, but you should expect between 15 to 19 starting out

Huge respect for the diesel industry. I liked doing diesel work because it pays, BUT (as you say it Mike) these guys are earning those big bucks...there is a reason you get paid well, you're going to be putting in more time and will be physically challenged. Getting information from multiple sources and manufacturers is very frustrating, so I agree about that 110%! My preference is Automotive. Technology is light years ahead and it challenges me more mentally...not knocking you diesel techs doing diag, but it is true...just saying. Although your Schematics are often a God awful mess, so my heart goes out to you guys. Great video Mike, love these videos you do, very good topics!

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Me too I will stick to Automotive ;)

@gasperajdnik5627

2 жыл бұрын

When I was 6 - 14 years old I wanted to become a avtomotive mechanic, But for 2 years now I want to become a diesel mechanic, I want to work on ( construction equipment, logging equipment, farming equipment, trucks and pickup trucks) in the machanic garage and in the field. Warren from ( western truck and tractor repair). Well, he inspired me to do work like that. Good video Mate 👍🤝

Mining equipment is where it's at! I'm an underground beat mechanic and I love it. No bugs and no snow underground

@lowesttsx6059

2 жыл бұрын

might look into it

Talk about access - 🤣🤣 I swapped out rear end gears on a Kenworth W900, the very top nut on the rear pumpkin I could get 1 click on my wrench at a time, socket couldn't reach. All the guys in the shop said "see you after lunch" knowing full well I was going to be there a while!!

And as always, you ARE the Flat Rare Master

I love this subject, I have been automotive, heavy equipment and trucks. Another pro of trucks is that they are more motivated to approve repairs because of the DOT laws, and drivers have the right to refuse to drive a truck if something is going to cause them to get a ticket. So they want it back on the road making money, IMO as far as heavy equipment vs trucks things are shipped far more than they are built, in 2008 it was hard to find a job in heavy equipment at least in my area, also I bet you would be surprised how many truck techs don’t have CDL (which is annoying to the rest of us) every company I’ve worked for will pay for them though

Excellent video. You hit on all the major points. You have to learn a lot of manufacturers languages to stay relevant. OT is great, until it's your life. 65 hrs becomes regular time and you feel like it's almost a part time job.

@flatratemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

Fellow garbage truck mechanic here. Its my first job in a shop and I've been here a year and a half, and so far I really like it. Most people can't even stand to listen to some of the stories I have to tell, and its certainly not for everyone, but for some reason it just works for me. I could never picture myself working on cars. Not gonna be working on garbage trucks forever, but for now its what I know best. Side note: we got some portable lifts a while back, and they are life savers. Just doing transmission filters on the ground is enough to feel like I'm gonna break my neck, let alone replacing a PTO or hydraulic pump. Those jobs are a breeze now.

Can’t say I’m overly interested in working on equipment, but trust me I’ll try my absolute hardest (to avoid doing some other job) to get my hands dirty if a machine breaks down at work, especially if the actual mechanic is preoccupied with something else. I work on a golf course so typically we’re just working on mowers and small (~55hp) tractors and such. Again while I’m not interested in working on them for a career I would certainly choose to work on that kind of equipment over road vehicles. I digress. I’d love to hear more of your stories from when you were just starting out. Cheers

I have been a HD mechanic for 44years and you are right it is heavy and nasty but I have made a good living I am citified in all Cummins Engines and I have been a the same dealership for 32 years we have 6 overhead cranes in the shop

I AGREE 100 PERCENT I STARTED IN CLASS 8 FOR 5 YEARS BEFORE I SWITCHED TO MARINE (BOATS) BUT 1 UP ON THE GARBAGE TRUCKS IS THE MAIN ACCOUNT I HAD TO TAKE CARE OF WAS RENDERING TRUCKS ALONG WITH DEAD STOCK TRUCKS

Started a course last night in a career program for it

Master Auto/Diesel/ Paint tech here, currently working at a school district fixing School buses 🚌, true everything is heavy but I find them easier to work on then cars, one thing I will say electrical problems aren’t so fun on a bigger vehicle

I am a Diesel Technician at Cummins and absolutely love it!

@ethankelley1887

5 жыл бұрын

Does Cummins offer a "master Cummins tech" certification? What's the top position that you can get?

@DieselTechBryan

5 жыл бұрын

@@ethankelley1887 Not necessarily a master tech certification but they will send you to factory training to get certified on the different platforms of engines. The more certifications you get the better.

Things I learned form this video. Never work on garbage trucks, I won't like service calls. Pay is great

Here in MN and all this cold weather being a diesel service technician is a big pain and I’m getting sick of it ive had to go on 5 service calls when it felt -50 degrees and it sucks

@a_roddmv2314

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew William worst thing ever a no start and it’s cold is hell. Please don’t let it be a fuel issue.

Work for a garbage company in the Chicagoland area. Agree with what you said about the work.

I work fleet maintenance at waste management, im a diesel mechanic. I live in the northeast so road calls in the snow, below zero Temps and aww yea maggots in the summer. But I love it

I've gotta grab a bag full of tools and gear tomorrow and load it in a highway tractor to go retrieve a trailer that the driver just dumped off after he had an air system failure on it. It's most likely going to suck but it's all part of the job LOL

I've been an auto mechanic for past 10 years, I just picked up a gig working for a local city government working on their fleet vehicles, really good pay, hours and benefits. Turns out they really needed a medium/heavy duty mechanic and they hired me despite telling them I have no experience in med/heavy duty and air brakes in the interview. They are going to pay for me to get my class A CDL, so far I love this job, I won't work for another dealership, independent shop or chain store ever again.

@gormenfreeman499

Жыл бұрын

There is not a lot work wih cars. They last a long time before really breaking, after 10 year or so. Borrowing money historically is cheap, people just get a new car. Maybe not now though with interest rates going up.

Not even a diesel tech but I have a friend. I always wondered what is was really like

Lmao I’m a garbage truck tech too man, you nailed it all!

I own a biz as a mobile service for big trucks and have to say it sucks in the winter out there working on a air dryer or air lines on the side of the road.Also working on garage trucks really suck.But at the end of the day it's good money.

Hell yeah, I'm working on garbage trucks too, just starting out lol

I worked in an ag equipment shop learned quickly a pointed shovel was the most important tool to have when them damn copperheads started falling off the equipment and making their rounds around the shop

Great content

Nothing beats being under a truck blocked up with wood blocks and hearing the boards crackling.

I started as automotive tech. Then got a job with the state now I work anything from cars all the way up to heavy duty diesels. I enjoy working on trucks more than cars and they money is ten times better.

I worked on a fleet of 18 wheelers for Atlas Van Lines in St Louis. 60 hour weeks, low pay, and ass hole drivers for the most part. Loved the actual job.

Been a Diesel tech in the Army for 7 years and I'm out in 30 days. Honestly doesn't sound much different in the civilian world, which is fantastic.

@1Nathanc

3 жыл бұрын

What’s it like being a diesel mechanic? I’m thinking about going to the marines and being just that. Do you recommend this job, What’s your favorite thing about the job

@BlitzedNostradamus

3 жыл бұрын

@@1Nathanc This is a fantastic question. And I do recommend, highly, that anyone who wishes to work in a trade skill enlist in the military, Army or otherwise, if you can't afford to go to UTI or something off the bat. But you gotta prepare yourself mentally and physically for it. Its a hard job, and will absolutely wreck your body if you're not careful. You don't have to do 10 years, but just long enough to set yourself up to pay for trade school properly with zero debt. Military also looks fantastic on a resume, especially with an honorable discharge. As for my favorite part of the job? I work on truckers trucks. And they have some really great stories to tell. But when I was in the service my favorite part was seeing just how bad someone can break something, and how badly you can roast them for doing so. On top of that, all of my buddies and I have this ongoing game where we try to one up each other with the worst repair we have to make. Hope that answers your question.