A Day In The Life Of A Dying Breed (Diesel Mechanic) (Ep 2)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2020
- You want anything in this life you have to be willing to put in the work. A day in the life of a dying breed.
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Love this series dude, keep it coming. That ending was amazing
The best part of this guys videos is he just works hard and gets it done. All of us that have done these jobs can just replay ourselves in his place. Thank you for taking the time to put your videos up!
Gotta be do
Yea 22 years driving 5 years in a shop.
As Owner operator did 99% of my mechanical work myself
Those were the days
I had flashbacks to when I used to make my living doing that. My daughters were small and the world seemed pretty simple then. I went on to have a different career as an airline pilot but now that I'm retired, I find myself going back to days of wrenching old trucks again. Great video!
Hey I have a question how do u get into diesel mechanic? Do u go to community college or a school
@@zuezsz I'm currently in college rn for it, I'm doing a 1 year program that covers level 1,2,3 (all levels) at once. The course even has two job placments
@@zyro5262 in what state?
Lil im diesel mechanic right now but my dream job is airline pilot
@@yevhensmith6704 how's they paying going for u and the work life?
End of the video gave me chill bumps, at the end of the day the family is what we break our backs for! Hope only the best to you and yours! Cheers from a heavy equipment mechanic!
That last scene made me tear up man! That's why you do what you do! Your her HERO!
I really have never taken interest in anything than diesel mechanics
High demand field, great pay, and something I’m passionate about
When I watch your vids I see so much in your life that is similar to mine
So it’s a real confidence builder that I’m making the right choice for my career
Awesome content keep it coming plz 🙏🏻👍🏻😊
It’s hard work, but I love it. Thank you for the kind words.
Thank you nice to know other people appreciate what us diesel mechanics do daily.
Yo. That last few moments with you and your daughter on the tailgate. It’s moments like those that make tradeskills that much more meaningful. Your skills make life possible not just for you but to continue life and make it meaningful.
First day on the job tomorrow as a Diesel Tech Apprentice for Peterbilt. Leaving my old flooring career behind, I think I am making the right choice.
Right on! Good luck, I hope it works out for you 👍🏼
@@TheDieseldog me too 🤣 shop foreman said taking the mechanics jokes are harder then learning the trade….guess I’ll have to be quiet for a while haha
Takes me back to MY motor pool days in the Army. My favorite part is the ending. Love, Your Mom
Did this job from leaving school at just turned 15 until retirement at 65 = 50 years and loved it, very hard work by today’s standards, had to sometimes stand in for drivers but could not wait to get back to the garage and on the tools, you name it and we did it no reconditioned units then we had to fix it and that for me was the best times, I don’t think many people outside the trade understands what a tuff job it is even today, it takes a special kind of worker to go to a dead 44 ton truck on the motorway and get it on its way using only the contents of his tool box. Love to see you doing the job, it takes me back.
Reg in the UK.🇬🇧
Very cool. I've been a car and light truck mechanic for about 7 years now and always respected the guys that dealt with the heavier stuff.
I was in the automotive field for about 7 years before switching to diesel. We get a lot of pick ups in our shop that fall on my lap though since I’m familiar with them. I’m ok with it though, it’s a nice change of pace from the big stuff.
Went to a technical high school and just went through a 45 hour into to diesel course, gonna be in the industry real soon...super excited
How long it takes to be a diesel mechanic?
@@lordtaher9018 seems like anywhere from a few months for certificates or 2 years for an associates. i dont know personally though
@@kflaps1 you’re spot on. My school is 1 year. That’s about the average.
@@NathanSmith-do9wr you going to uti?
@@gogoweanycom 👍 yep. For Diesel and Cummins
This is the first time I've seen your video. The last moment, was the best moment, that definitely makes all your cold mornings, not do good coffee, and 100 degree work days worth it.
awww love the end. your daughter thinks you’re the coolest guy in the world! thanks for the video man
I love it. Keep wrenching my brothers.
Better days. Excellent sound choice. I listen on repeat when I'm getting stuff done
I love being a diesel mechanic! Excellent work !
That ending.
Tears and cheers.
Im gonna start this school here soon i cant wait to learn this stuff ive wanted to work on big trucks every since i rode in one
Love the ending with your daughter. Just had my first one last year and I can’t wait for moments like this. I’ll will be subscribing strictly for this ending. But all your engine videos are good too.. lol
Appreciate you watching and subscribing! Yeah we just had our second a couple months ago, little boy. Gotta do what we gotta do for the fam.
Nice video my man, thanks for what you do keeping drivers on the road, beautiful little girl!
Thank you 🙏🏼
I'm takeing schooling in the diesel industry and this is good to see on what it's like in the real world
Same here mate good luck
Real world is way different from what you learn in school
@@angelchamp303 the real world is different than what you learn in the real world
Good thing you don’t need to know how to spell to be a good mechanic
@@juniormints6454 lmaoo
That’s a cool way to swap hub seals. I never thought to do it that way. I’m gonna have to give it a try.
I enjoyed those same moments 20 years ago. They do grow up and. Its hard letting go. Good. Luck between 16 /20 they know it all. 😊👍🍻
It's a dream job for me and seeing guys like him makes want to work with and learn thank you for making the video and good job sir
Thank you for keep them lorrys going! Good upload,i would like to see a video of you explaing your day what you had to do in more detial 👍
Great idea!
I just got out of automotive last week and start my job in the mining industry tomorrow. Starting out as a basic maintenance and inspection guy but eventually can work my way up to a heavy equipment diesel mechanic.
Yo I love how the chill hip hop music is in the back ground ! Great content 🖤
Hey brotha, just wanted to say love these videos, cant wait for the more uploads!!!!!!
great video man, perfect ending with your princess
It was great to see you take off you ring before beginning work. Might just save you finger.
I am currently working as Diesel Mechanic and i can clearly say it's a heavy work. But family is why we keep working hard all the time as you shown last in video with your daughter, that moment is precious ❤️ love it
It’s hard dirty work, but I love it.
I want to switch from the medical field to become a diesel mechanic, or some type of advance mechanical profession, this was awesome , first video I seen this far, the ending is what I want the most. The medical field is awesome but it’s so time consuming and with all the things happening right now, their is just a lot of stress and what not. No balance between family and work, just work work, and see the family for a bit before having to go back in the trenches, need to switch professions.
I feel like there'd be a lot of satisfaction in being a mechanic, you know.... that feeling of accomplishment when your repair is done and runs properly? But I guess like anything you do all day every day, after a while it just becomes another set of widgets to snap together. I couldn't do this guy's job ....bad knees. All that squatting would kill me.
I can watch you work all day, but I am a concrete contractor and I have to work too! LOL
A new set of jaws in the 5th wheel. Like the tool, you have to check the jaw engagement. We've just got a kingpin and hammer to do that job.
1year from graduating from UNOH with my associates in automotive and diesel technology. Can wait to get into the field and start my career in diesel mechanics.
Im sitting here thinking about how cool this video was then towards the end I see the arch. As a Saint Louis native that was unexpected. Props.
STL represent. Hell yeah.
Just subscribed. Been spinning wrenches 35 years.
Beautiful, man. Especially the clip with your dog and your daughter. Happy times.
One piece was missing. A dab of synthetic bearing grease on the finger (much cleaner). Ring removal, mechanic style. Just sayin'. Hehe.
Bob
Going to school to be a Diesel Mechanic in January! Can’t freaking wait. I’m so excited!
Right on!
Dying breed indeed. Yet they don’t wanna hire and train. I can’t find a entry level diesel job anywhere. All I have is auto experience.
I still think every honest mechanic out there. Keep up the hard work man. You keep businesses and companies moving.
I was in auto for seven years before finding this job. Theres shops that will hire. Just gotta keep your nose to the ground. Thanks for watching. Good luck to you 🤙🏻
Dieseldog 1988 Garage thank you. Most applications I find require years of experience. I’ll probably start calling and asking. Good luck With yourself. Be safe.
Yeah man I've had the same problem but luckily I might be getting on with WTI Transport as an entry level
Excately bro its hard to get an entry level job in any trade.
Carlos 1296 stop complaining put in the hard work. Apply , apply , apply. I interview and tested 10 hours away from where I live. And drove 100 miles one way. 200 round trip mon- Friday. For an entry level. 2 years later I make more than my supervisor and work less
Seriously this made may day going....being a disel mechanic assistant it's always a challenge to get it done!!!
Gotta be do brother
0:51 going to work when its already light, Im sold
5:32 The shops I worked at, the sockets used to turn the wheel nuts here were always "shop tools" and are made for ratchets only, no impacts, but somebody always decided they were special and impacted them till the ratchet socket hole was rounded out and then would never take responsibility for it. Me and one other mechanic decided to buy our own set of them. They are not cheap. This was back in the 80's.
Currently going to school for heating/cooling plumbing and electrical. Respect to the blue collar folk that keep this Nation running
Right on! 👍🏼
Awesome video, thanks for sharing this, sir 🤙
Loved the Father Daughter time at the end 👍👏👏👏
What it’s all about.
👍
Great video... The ending was adorable... Good Job
Thanks man, appreciate that.
That ending was 👌🏼. That’s what it’s all about.
It's cool to be a 12 year tech, know that your a dying breed of person then see this video with all the comments, you all warm my heart.
Great video! I start Diesel School on Aug 17th. This can prepare me for the future! Keep up the good work!
That’s awesome my dude! Good luck to ya!
Dude I think your the only one with this low-fi hip hop music background that is showing "hard work" type job instead the typical Rock music in the background... you know the one
Just vibing
Good choice in music👌 very laid-back
I would never imagine that on my days off working on over the road trucks, I’d be watching this.
Wow your shop actually has lyfts that's nice. Ur so lucky the shop I work at we do everything on our backs
We have one set of lift jacks. Typically it’s reserved for transmission/clutch jobs. Everything else we pretty much just do on the ground.
@@TheDieseldog so ur saying u got transmission jack too??!! Ur lucky
Wonderful video.!! Love from Indian technician😊👌👌👌
Getting out of Army after 8 years of being mechanic. About to go to a trade school to as well. If my days are similar to this I'll be very happy.
Thank you for your service.
@@TheDieseldog thank you for your support!
Of course, brother. Good luck to you. Any questions just ask.
You dont need trade school if you have been a mechanic for 8 years bro.
Keep up the videos man 🙌🏼
dat mess set at 3:15, i feel you bro . thats some hard ass work yo.
Really enjoying these videos. They stoke my curiosity bigtime! Any advice on school choice, online resources, or ways to get a foot in the door?
Just came across your content, fresh apprentice here, I’ve been thinking of documenting my journey like this but I’m not so sure but keep up the content I like the examples :)
Awesome, appreciate that! If you’re thinking about making vids you should go for it.
I'm stealing that vice grip and pry bar trick ya got there for removing that seal ring on that spindle ;)
Great video, u def should make more of these
Making grown men cry with that last one
Great video bro, I just quit my.heavy duty shop i was at.. to many problems...
I am ten seconds into the video and just had to stop and say thanks for that message! Finally, a TH-camr that is not trying to push a dangerous message that covid is a hoax. My mom is a front lines nurse and it seems as if it is all for nothing some days...
Appreciate what you mom is doing 🤙🏻 nah man, I don’t like to see people getting sick. We’ve now had two family members pass from COVID. It’s pretty damn real. We do our part and wear our masks, distance, and stay safe. If everyone would do the same we’d be better off. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼 stay safe.
With the notorious issues with older diesel trucks already known. What diesel platform/model is the cheapest to make reliable? Parts and Labor. For example: bulletproofing a 6.0 powerstoke? Or a injector job on a LB7? Etc.?
I just applied for the Caterpillar Think Big program! I am excited to see what the future has in store for me.
Exciting stuff! That’s a great way to go! Best of luck to you, thanks for watching!
How’s it going with the program I’m thinking about it
more of these bro. so freakin cool
This was great! :)
Great video, I just discovered your channel and instantly subscribed to you. I myself am doing some research about Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic field and was wondering is it possible to get into this job field when having some serious health issues. Such as depression and anxiety ?
The ending of the video made me feel emotional. Can’t wait to become a diesel mechanic (two year program for me) and hopefully start a family. 7:06
Put your dowel pins in before installing the Aux Box. It lines it right up.
Like how you took your ring off as well these guys need to know about de glovin
Hey hey hey nice seal puller tool 😯
Just got promoted to tech 2 and I’m kinda nervous been doing tech work as a pm tech but kinda worried I won’t know something 😂
And the Plumbers!!!! I’m doing what I can out here.
Just got in school for diesel mechanics program super excited to venture into a trade.
Awesome, I hope you enjoy it 🤙🏻
Awesome Video!🎥
Thank you!
Nice video but just stay safe because I saw that you didn't put a stand on other trucks with seals wheel
Can you please show how you build the tire jack
working for Caterpillar for 20years on heavy equipment we have truck and desil mechanic shop I see the same guys the pass 20years new ones come in quit with in months my respect for them it's not easy work
Thanks for sharing 👍!
What was the name of that tire cart he used to pull the wheels and the drum off when he was changing the wheel seal?
My local community college has a program to become a diesel mechanic technician...what’s the next position up after that? Or am I just better off getting as much experience as possible and my pay go up from there?
Hopefully moving on from a career as a welder/millwright/boilermaker to an apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic. Doing all the work on gas powered cars and trucks is going to seem small.
Same bro! What apprenticeship programs were you looking at? I was thinking of just going to technical school
As a trailer mechanic, I envy you
I’m looking to change up careers and love big trucks and physical work. I hate sitting in an office at a manufacturer, what’s your personal opinion on career field outlook given the current global situation.
I appreciate you
Awesome stuff man👍🏻I hope you used the TMC method, not saying your wheels gonna come off but it just covers your ass too
Unit was equipped with a self locking but.
Is that a Holland turntable you re kitted at the start of the vid?
It was light out when you left and when you came home.... WTF. I'm a truck mechanic and I always leave in the dark and usually come home in it too.
Wish me luck guys I’m majoring as a diesel technician
How is it going
Great video
Would you recommend UTI? For me, the school would be practically free so my view point is why not?
Yeah man, I’ve heard good things about UTI. Any school is like anything. You get out what you put in. Best of luck to you bud 👍🏼
Amazing
How old were you when you started diesel technician
What’s that wheel cart you use called ?
Hello. Is there work with you in the field of mechanics, restoration and maintenance of old and new trucks and trucks