Who here is a diesel mech. Im beng forced to do a 7 page research paper on them. I need to know ~where u went, what u took with it, how much u make, is it easy getting a job, hours worked, ect


Thanks alot

Mike

 

my nieghbor is, but he's on a trip so i'll ask him when he gets back, if it's not to late for ur paper.

 

As far as education goes.. I'm currently attending the University of Northwestern Ohio studying to be a diesel tech. If I remember correctly the program is 22 six week sessions long. When I graduate I will have an associates degree in Diesel Technology and business management. Since I have started my training I have gotten my air brakes certification and will be taking at least 2 ASE tests that are required to graduate.

It's pretty easy to get a job at truck stops and such like that as a Preventitive Maintenance Tech. if you have the right credentials. ASE's, CDL licensce (For road testing rigs) and tools. I got my first Diesel job at a TA truck stop doing PM. The job was only part time so the numbers there won't really help you...

Hope this gives you some help

Jake.

 

Iker,

No I'am not a diesel mechanic. So I don't know answers to all the questions you asked. But there are a lot of places looking for diesel tech. Truck rental companys like Ryder. postings on reader board
Private charter bus companies. The small, medium size will have 1 tech that can do all the service on the coaches.
Goverment shops, Nation, state, county and city.
Trucking companies.
Dealerships.
Do a web search, you should look in the area, you want to live.

Good luck

 

Might look here: https://www.autotraining.edu/dieselprogram.htm

They are right up the road from you, might be able to send you out a packet of info or something.

 

Graduated from Wyoming Technical Institute 1996. (A.A.S.-Diesel technology)
Worked for the local CAT dealer for several years (40+ hours a week) until layed off due to cutbacks (I was low-man on the totem pole ). Then I worked for the local FURD dealer for a few more years (50+ hrs/wk). I left there cause flat rate work burned me out and I began to hate my job. I switched careers and am now in Law Enforcement. PM me if you have more ?? I'd be glad to help.

 

Run from the career, I was a aircraft mech. for 8yrs. until Eastern went out, then a Bus tech. for two years, then a GM tech for 7yrs.. And for all my effort I got banged up hands, a bad back, and very tired. Then I went for an AS in computer management at 40yrs. old, but got a job as a bank manager, and I friggen love it, expecially working around all the women.Bad part is nobody gave me any good advice before I blew half my life busting my butt.

 

I'm currently enrolled in a program at our community college called Marine Diesel Mechanics. 40 week course. They've taken out alot of the Marine aspect however they do cover marine engine components and marine transmissions. Once done we're looking at a minimum of $14/hr working up from there. If you go elsewhere it could quite possible go as high as $40 just starting out. It's a great course and even for a one year program we get experience dismantling a small gasoline engine, a large diesel engine, and various small projects ranging from electrical, to piping, to hydraulics and to some metal work. We also get to dyno our engines on a small dyno that measures the basic operations. For this area it's considered a fairly nice well rounded course and once done I'm sure it'll prove to be as good a course as many others out there.

Mike

 

I am a Diesel Mechanic for the Army if you want something from that view point.

 

I went to Wyo Tech, Spent way to much money, and really didnt know enough when I got out. got fired from an $11.50per hr job. Then went to JD for $12an hr. Wyo Techs diesel course is 6 months divided into 4, 6 week classes. IMHO I wouldn't go there again. Mostly pay is based on experience and what part of the country your in. Good Luck with your Paper.

 

I have worked at the local John Deere dealership for 16 years. I went to college here in MT and got a degree in farm mechanics. This degree included farm and ranch management courses and gas and diesel mechanic courses. I work between 40 and 70 hours per week, There are always openings for "GOOD" mechanics. Like someone else said, school just gets you the basics, there is plenty to learn on the job. Top pay around here is 18-22, but there are plenty of jobs that pay around 12. Other parts of the country pay lots better than here. I hope this helps.

 

Hey Iker.
My Hubby is a Diesel Mechanic w/ the Seabees (navy) if you want that perspective. His screen name is Seabee on here. Or I can PM you his email addy.

 

well I could write an entire paper on here and don't want to take up the space so pm me if you want some info I will be happy to help. I am the lead mechanic for a trucking/ construction company now but have been around the block a couple of times.

 

im a technician for cummins in albany new york... im gonna go with the comment by sprinter17...stay away.... i changed a vp-44 today lying on top of an engine and under a bed at the same time... yes thats right a bed you would sleep on... ive worked for detroit diesel allison....swapped transmissions in many garbage trucks...and i went to school for 2 years got an associates degree in diesel technology... if you want to know more let me know

Jess

 

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