Some of us find a way. My wife can tarp a load of used grease covered machinery out of an old plant in a white blouse and miniskirt and not have a spot of dirt on her. Give me a load of brand new clean steel and I'll end up with grease in my freaking ear.
Is diesel mechanic a good profession to join? Age 30.....?
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by dudedriver, Oct 31, 2019.
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Just wait until you get some old gear oil on you. The smell never comes out of your clothes. Don't even bother trying to wash them, just throw them away. I still have that smell in some of my tool box drawers - and I've been retired for over ten years now.
Oh, and it you live/work in the "north" plan on spending more time working outdoors then in, the colder and crappier the weather is. Especially if you get into working on construction equipment. -
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And there is the image issue. It's no different than trucking, you can drive a beat up 93 fld with duct tape holding the fenders on and baling wire holding the headlights in while wearing flip flops and pajamas. But if you want to be viewed as a professional ya might want to use a clean well maintained rig and dress and speak like one. -
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It's worth it, but to a certain point. Dealers don't pay much, but you will learn a lot more. If you're going to just be a maintenance guy and do oil changes, wheel seals, and tires all day long then i don't think it's worth it because that's just bs work. If you're going to learn diagnostics, electrical issues, major engine repairs then it's worth it because dealers and other shops will value you more and you will get paid more. I worked in the dealers for over 8 years before going off and doing my own thing. I feel like 8 years was enough, but you still learn something new everyday.
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