Nearby Heavy Equipment Repair Program

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by leviant0107, May 8, 2022.

  1. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Yep. Hydraulics won't be going anywhere. Neither will gears/powertrain. They might evolve but they won't disappear completely.

    Electrical systems will still be there too of course, just more of them.

    A mechanic is far more than just somebody who fixes engines. Find a niche in the industry and excel at it.
     
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  3. leviant0107

    leviant0107 Medium Load Member

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    Well the program in question does require you do sections of teaching that cover hydraulics, Powertrain, electrical systems, suspension…the rest of the vehicle lol.
     
  4. Lunatic Fringe

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    Like I said - won't happen tomorrow or next year, but when electric trucks become widespread the demand for diesel techs will drop like a rock. The ones who used to have a $30/hr. job with overtime working at a truck stop will be looking for OTHER jobs. There will suddenly be A LOT more diesel techs looking for work than there are jobs for them. Instead, there will be jobs replacing batteries, replacing motors and replacing wiring. Less than 2 hours to diagnose, pull the defective part and order the replacement. Probably paying closer to $15/hr. and lucky to get 40 hours a week.
     
  5. leviant0107

    leviant0107 Medium Load Member

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    Jesus, at the end of the day I’m always going to be a driver…this is moreso for my own desire of more knowledge and to assist myself down the road lol. And maybe make a few bucks on the side
     
  6. AModelCat

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    Precisely why I went into a more specialized field. That and I've started branching out into fabrication as well.

    From my personal experience, truck mechanics generally don't want to stray too far from trucks. Very rare does a truck guy come over to the dark side lol.

    I'm not too concerned about the wage thing as of yet. Its hard enough as is just finding somewhat competent workers who show up to work reliably. The good workers with knowledge and the skills will still be in demand.
     
  7. Another Canadian driver

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    There are 2 occupations sitting at the bottom of the barrel these days.
    Truck drivers and diesel mechanics.
    I've been in trucking for a long time.
    Retired now, temporarily.
    I spend a lot of time in a diesel shop being friend with the owner.
    I wonder some days who's most abused, us or them.
    If you think your life is boring and hellish,
    how about the poor tech who did only brake jobs in the last 5 years?
     
  8. leviant0107

    leviant0107 Medium Load Member

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    Well that took a dark turn
     
  9. Another Canadian driver

    Another Canadian driver Road Train Member

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    Why dark?
    It's just what I see these days.
    The waiting time for replacement parts, the wrong part sent by the supplier,
    the extra time to work each day because there is a shortage of qualified techs,
    the numerous mistakes made by some of your team mates that drags the team down.
    The neurotic customers who neglect to properly maintain their equipment and try to put the blame on a tech.
    If you think a tech life is just rainbows and lollipops, you may be wrong.
    I forgot to mention the service calls...
     
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  10. leviant0107

    leviant0107 Medium Load Member

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    Well like I said it’s mostly for my own benefit. Maybe help a few friends and possibly make a few bucks on side. I’m a driver through and through.
     
  11. Another Canadian driver

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    If you want a change for your own benefit,
    why not become a driver for TuSimple or
    another autonomous trucks outfit working on their projects?
    It might be more exciting to work in such a new field.
    They have huge budgets and are looking for drivers in certain areas.
    Mostly down South. Think about it. You could be a pioneer.
     
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