How to Become a Diesel Mechanic in 2023 | Diesel Technician Training

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Become a Diesel Mechanic in 2023 - Diesel Mechanic School

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[luvbike]

Started a few months ago as an APU technician for a local ThermoKing dealership and am getting cross-trained on reefer units. Very specific yet important part of the trucking industry. They trained me on the job with no schooling required. I did a part-time apprenticeship last year for a local mobile fleet service. I'm very thankful to be where I am right now, at 20 years old.

[Stoicsamurai-toky]

Not all hero’s wear capes man I’m 26 and now getting in the auto industry don’t know why I just tough about getting into it your videos definitely been guiding me

[johnadkins]

Our local community college does their diesel program 2 weeks classroom and 2 weeks paid internship with a sponsor. That way you're getting the book knowledge and the real world knowledge from the industry you wish to go into

[DieselFitter]

I think all said and done at my local community college was roughly 8, 000 to 10, 000. I worked the evening shift at the local Freightliner dealer to pay for school. One advantage to going to school was I get all my tools from the tool truck brands for 50% off until I graduated.

[Cody_]

You can get into the Diesel field with no experience, I did. In my state it doesn’t pay well to start, but you also don’t NEED to spend 10K in tools to start. You can easily start out with basic tools and build from there. Stay off the tool truck and save thousands of dollars. The money is pretty decent depending on where you live and what company you get into. New guys expect 18-22/hr to start. Three to five years experience can expect around 22-35/hr to start. Rough numbers, but thats been my experience so far. Heavy Equipment mechanics seem to be the best paid out of the Diesel tech groups. My goal is to work for fleets for another 2 years and be completely self employed my then. Working for the man sucks.

[suttonshiver]

my employer has two programs for individuals with little to no expierence in heavy equipment you and you recieve tools. college is not always required nor expierence.

[ZackFabbian-ck]

I have some trade school in automotive. Honestly wasn't the best lacked repetition but I still did learn some new and helpful skills. I'm looking into a Entry level diesel tech job. I have a months working at a tire shop. So I just recently applied for the Big Student program offered by Caterpillar company. Hopefully that goes well. Thanks for your video.

[Rockardo_]

Five years ago I almost went to UTI and it was 30k, now seeing it costs 50k is just fucking robbery. Im so glad I didnt go and was lucky enough to be picked up by a dealer

[bosborn]

I am a diesel tech and I work on commission. I would not take an hourly position in the field. That doesn’t financially reward my hustle. If your making commission on after hours service calls you can make great money. Sometimes that means you’ll be out until 3am and still have to make it in by 8 the next morning. Being able to diag and repair diesel emissions systems is really in demand and I make a good living doing it. If your good and can find the right place you can make $120k plus a year.

[stephenross]

Sweet a diesel mechanic video! Fellow diesel tech here

[LyonhartZ]

What do I do If I want to learn how to fix Diesel Pickup Trucks Like GM Duramax / Ford Powerstroke and Dodge Cummins? Like I want to be able to fire up old broken rigs and make them road worthy for like needy customers? (I already know basic maintenenace like oil changes/tires/rotors/fuel line brake lines/shocks ETC) I just want to get into the nitty Gritty stuff that regular mechanics cant fix (likw Fuel Pumps and Fuel Injectors and cleaning out Diesel Tanks and doing diagnostic stuff) I dont want a customer saying "Hey, fix my shocks" I want like "Hey, my duramax Turbo is broken and my diesel does not start" kind of problems

[johnleinen]

Here's the reality in California for a diesel mechanic, ONLY a fleet mechanic will make any money, you need 3/4 drive tool sets and giant wrenches, you need H D truck scan tool =expensive, giant 20 ton air Jack's, here most of the trucking is now Indian / Pakistani and they won't hire you to work on there trucks, they do it themselves or there friends at 15 18 an hour.Quinn Cat or a utilities company is only way.

[donerickson]

First think about with diesel is you have a billion job waiting on a million dollar machine writing a check for s speedy repair is no problem i like heavy equipment much more thsn over the road trucks and as far as ed dont rule out military service their stuff is more higb tec now than ever before

[xgears_rb_x]

Flat rate does exist in diesel out of the 5 major dealers 3 have already gone to flat rate

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Lube rack jockeys masquerading as technicians.

[kiliabgonzalez]

I got hired as a fueler / washer at penske and after 6-12 months you can move into the shop and it’s all hands on learning. No certifications required to be an entry level mechanic. And you’ll start off around $20-25 depending on where you live. If you’re looking for the cheapest way to become a diesel mechanic, that’s probably the best way. I’m sure other companies like Ryder have a similar deal, but I’m not sure.

[jamesboone]

There is such a huge shortage in LA county that the posting I've been seeing to work for my city has been there for 3 years. I live right down the street from it. It pays really bad for the amount of work they do. But Cat Quinn in Sylmar pays almost $100, 000 a year, plus they pay for your training. I was thinking about switching careers to a diesel tech years ago, but I went into HVAC. I really do admire diesel techs. They are definitely heros with no cape.

[carlosavila]

I graduated from UTI, back in 2008. Tuition for the Auto program was about $24, 000 then. I was thinking about going back to school for Diesel training. Glad I saw your video.

[bwell]

Strange… In South Carolina it seems they’ll hire anybody without having any schooling. As long as you work hard and show up on time you’re fine. Almost 5 years in and I’m making close to 63k working at an International dealer. I’ve never been to a school.

[bradfaught]

Id personally never go back to working on deisels. I couldnt take the headache that comes from smelling diesel all day. Most days it was changing tires by hand and hanging brakes.