your not only a heavy duty tech that knows a thing or two but you seem like a really great person in general, and it really shows...Keep doing you man.
Worked in shipbuilding industry for 8 years; then one of the marine mechanic from my old job told me that, I should go to school and learn about "Heavy-duty Mechanic" trade. When to school for 9 months, completed the foundation and first year. Currently, doing my second year. Absolutely love the trade. It's fun. Always learning something. My motto is, "think and work positively, positively will bring positive result". Still long journey ahead of me but won't give up. :)
Agreed, awesome mindset. Keep working hard man. This trade is rewarding. When you start running your first truck, send us a picture bro. Would love to see it.
@@TekamoHD Hey. I saw you today at my work. You were working on CAT D3K Dozer. I looked at you couple times and asking myself, is that "Tekamo" or am I just tripping. If it was you... damn... I wanted to ask you for your autograph and selfie. XD
Another awsome episode! You guys are doing the content this field needs to see. I think Cam is as good as it gets for representing our industry. I just got my own truck after 20 years in the field and it's the best move I've ever made! I have two teenage boys and want to teach them both how to make good money and be their own man. We have spent generations telling kids not to work hard and to do smart jobs. Well that has now put the ones that can and will do the work in serious demand. That's the takeaway from it all is, learn how to fix things and you'll never look for high paying work again. Keep up the good work on the channel and thanks for doing it!
I couldn’t agree more with you! I am also an HD mechanic from Canada (ON) and I am also seeing a serious lack of enthusiasm to join a trade and if they join, a lot don’t have motivation to learn (and earn!). Cam is hilarious to watch and this video is one of the best “BS” videos there is on the channel yet! Keep it up fellas.
Hey cam just wanted to say I literally just got my blue book for HD tech after 13 years of doing commercial tires and off road tires and yes does help thanks a bunch! Keep up the good work
RIGHT ON NICK!! Congrats brother. Keep leaving suggestions on videos we can make to help and we'll do our best. Think you'll be running your own trucks?
I mean I’m pretty lucky I’m already in a dodge 550 2014 mechanic truck with crane and all I’m on cal for the company I work for if any small issues come up I can handle it :D not gunna lie I love my baby call her the great white Buffalo
I’m not a mechanic by any means I build roads and highways in New Jersey but it’s the same in every trade you have to be thrown into situations that might be a little more than you have experience. There was no I can’t do that when I was in my apprenticeship. You gave it your best shot and don’t give up that’s all and if you keep doing that the older guys will respect you more and are more likely to help you along faster if they see your good worker and a learner no one wants to waste their time training someone that’s going to quit in six months
As pretty much just doing mobile auto repair… can agree entirely. Gotta be able to on the fly figure it out or at least do the best of making it happen, not always the best conditions. Love the content man.
As a first year apprentice , watching your videos give me good ideas on how to tackle certain jobs that I have not yet been thrown under the pump to do , keep it up . From a novice in New Zealand 🤙
I enjoyed this conversation. Lots of truth here kids. Listen to this fella. You will always be an apprentice don’t forget that gentleman. You should never stop learning in your trade. 3 episodes for a hand rail and not even the good kind, gees! 😉. Expose a way big fella lol. Jk. Where I work, a field mechanic applicant would be considered before a shop only mechanic. Every time! Get out on the road and earn respect. Great vid fellas.
Having knowledge is probably the best way to be confident in customer interactions. Some customers are always assholes, but most are just average people. Even when doing tasks you have never done out in the field, its always the best to stay calm, analyse the situation and then start working instead of freaking out over the fact that youve never done something before. In my experience building basic knowledge takes about a year or two, depending on the preexisting skills someone has, once you have that basic knowledge its acutally fun to get to work in new situations. Probably the best way to get into a new field job, in my experience, is to have a coversation with the customer at the start and let them know what the cause might be, when arriving. Because once they notice that youre into the subject they will bother you less when working, even when you dont know how to fix the problem. Showing confidence, even when youre insecure will always make field work much easier, especially as a young technican when working for "know it all" type customers. You always gotta fake it till you make it in beeing confident.
Love the channel just parked my service truck after 25 years in one on remote sites in northern Manitoba. Have a shop job now with 3 apprentices. I always tell them never be scared to ask questions no such thing as a dumb question just dumb apprentices.
I’m just starting my HD apprenticeship, coming from a hobby mechanic. Confidence in my ability and strength has always been my issue. I also struggle with thinking that others lack confidence in my ability or knowledge because I’m a chick. Wether they think that way or not, I just gotta keep learning so that I know what I know and eff everybody else 😂 Lucky for me the guys in the shop are very encouraging and knowledgeable but I do get some looks when I go on site. Really been enjoying/bingeing your videos. Maybe one day I’ll make it back out west and have my resume end up in the mail box
Send us an email, would love to hear more about your story and perspective: media@tekamohd.com Good luck with your apprenticeship, you chose the best trade.
Hey Cole, shoot us an email at media@tekamohd.com would love to chat with you about what you do and about why you're thinking about switching to heavy equipment. We can help answer any questions you have as well.
OK let me stop you right there and tell you guys that you have a great sense of humor, 👌👍, I love it, whatever we can get out of this It’s always helpful so in advance thank you for sharing your experience your knowledge a little bit of your wisdom, your daily experience and how you go about getting stuff done thank you, Robert from Fort Myers Florida, 👋👍👍👍👍👍👍
Done many field jobs done 45 hours with 1 apprentice to get a D8 out of field that was going to flood we both earned our stripes on that job but the victory of getting it done was awesome customer was ecstatic over how we stayed on it . Got it out 4 hours before heavy rain was a true team effort customer and his 2 helpers and customer as parts runner !!!
Thanks for the video. Got a interview on the 14th. For an apprenticeship. I have 9months of trade school experience. In Automotive I did learn alot but for me it lacked repetition in order to learn confidently and not be seconding guesing yourself. I noticed through out my work history and education. I don't really trust my existence or I'll second guess my self and end but being right the first time. 😂😂 I'm a hard working man and take pride and satisfaction in what what i do. I just noticed im not as skilled to people's liking or expectations. hoping this apprenticeship guess well
Being a road dog has some negatives but those negatives turn you into a good tech and usually a tough s.o.b. Going from an Ag tech of 7 years to a HD off road tech and your videos are great for some of the basics (tracks)
just started my first heavy mechanic job august 2024 today was my first day and i will say its a completely different world then diesel pickups haha but its definitely not for everyone
I'm a self employed mechanic. Been repairing auto and light truck plus small equipment. I've been trying to get into bigger equipment and have had no luck. I even bought a f350 service truck. But I'm either not quick enough to get to it or I think I'm getting undercut. I've basically untooled my truck and concentrated on what I've always done. I've got stories on the few service calls I've been on, basically got screwed. And had a hard time getting paid.
That's too bad man! It definitely varies by area. In BC, we have lots of industry. Forestry, construction, aggregate, mining, agriculture etc, and relatively few mobile mechanics to keep everything moving. I would stick to your guns and charge what you value yourself at and don't sell yourself short. People who can't afford you aren't your customers.
Hey there, awesome content as always, was wondering (as someone new to the trade) where can I look for field service apprenticeships? I have scoured Indeed for entry level and mostly are in shops. Any tips would be awesome!!
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Don't worry guys, Service Call returns mid next week! Tons of videos coming out over the holidays.
your not only a heavy duty tech that knows a thing or two but you seem like a really great person in general, and it really shows...Keep doing you man.
Thanks for watching!
Worked in shipbuilding industry for 8 years; then one of the marine mechanic from my old job told me that, I should go to school and learn about "Heavy-duty Mechanic" trade. When to school for 9 months, completed the foundation and first year. Currently, doing my second year. Absolutely love the trade. It's fun. Always learning something. My motto is, "think and work positively, positively will bring positive result". Still long journey ahead of me but won't give up. :)
Good mindset. I will remember that.
Agreed, awesome mindset. Keep working hard man. This trade is rewarding. When you start running your first truck, send us a picture bro. Would love to see it.
@@TekamoHD Hey. I saw you today at my work. You were working on CAT D3K Dozer. I looked at you couple times and asking myself, is that "Tekamo" or am I just tripping. If it was you... damn... I wanted to ask you for your autograph and selfie. XD
Another awsome episode! You guys are doing the content this field needs to see. I think Cam is as good as it gets for representing our industry. I just got my own truck after 20 years in the field and it's the best move I've ever made! I have two teenage boys and want to teach them both how to make good money and be their own man. We have spent generations telling kids not to work hard and to do smart jobs. Well that has now put the ones that can and will do the work in serious demand. That's the takeaway from it all is, learn how to fix things and you'll never look for high paying work again. Keep up the good work on the channel and thanks for doing it!
Hey man! Nice to see you in the comments again. Congrats on your own truck brother. What area you wrenchin' in?
@@TekamoHD I'm in North Carolina. I sent a picture of my truck to you guys and I'm working on a video as well.
I couldn’t agree more with you! I am also an HD mechanic from Canada (ON) and I am also seeing a serious lack of enthusiasm to join a trade and if they join, a lot don’t have motivation to learn (and earn!). Cam is hilarious to watch and this video is one of the best “BS” videos there is on the channel yet! Keep it up fellas.
Hey cam just wanted to say I literally just got my blue book for HD tech after 13 years of doing commercial tires and off road tires and yes does help thanks a bunch! Keep up the good work
yesss tire man! I was a commercial mobile tech for 6 years
RIGHT ON NICK!! Congrats brother. Keep leaving suggestions on videos we can make to help and we'll do our best. Think you'll be running your own trucks?
Nice dude! I started doing tires as well! Roadside truck service & OTR!
I mean I’m pretty lucky I’m already in a dodge 550 2014 mechanic truck with crane and all I’m on cal for the company I work for if any small issues come up I can handle it :D not gunna lie I love my baby call her the great white Buffalo
I’m not a mechanic by any means I build roads and highways in New Jersey but it’s the same in every trade you have to be thrown into situations that might be a little more than you have experience. There was no I can’t do that when I was in my apprenticeship. You gave it your best shot and don’t give up that’s all and if you keep doing that the older guys will respect you more and are more likely to help you along faster if they see your good worker and a learner no one wants to waste their time training someone that’s going to quit in six months
As pretty much just doing mobile auto repair… can agree entirely. Gotta be able to on the fly figure it out or at least do the best of making it happen, not always the best conditions. Love the content man.
Thanks brother. Glad you like our videos.
Keep up the videos Cam. You’re hilarious to watch and you know what you’re doing!
As a first year apprentice , watching your videos give me good ideas on how to tackle certain jobs that I have not yet been thrown under the pump to do , keep it up . From a novice in New Zealand 🤙
Great to hear and thanks for supporting the channel!
I enjoyed this conversation. Lots of truth here kids. Listen to this fella. You will always be an apprentice don’t forget that gentleman. You should never stop learning in your trade. 3 episodes for a hand rail and not even the good kind, gees! 😉. Expose a way big fella lol. Jk. Where I work, a field mechanic applicant would be considered before a shop only mechanic. Every time! Get out on the road and earn respect. Great vid fellas.
Mike! Nice seeing you again brother. Never stop learning indeed.
Having knowledge is probably the best way to be confident in customer interactions. Some customers are always assholes, but most are just average people. Even when doing tasks you have never done out in the field, its always the best to stay calm, analyse the situation and then start working instead of freaking out over the fact that youve never done something before.
In my experience building basic knowledge takes about a year or two, depending on the preexisting skills someone has, once you have that basic knowledge its acutally fun to get to work in new situations.
Probably the best way to get into a new field job, in my experience, is to have a coversation with the customer at the start and let them know what the cause might be, when arriving.
Because once they notice that youre into the subject they will bother you less when working, even when you dont know how to fix the problem.
Showing confidence, even when youre insecure will always make field work much easier, especially as a young technican when working for "know it all" type customers.
You always gotta fake it till you make it in beeing confident.
Well said! Work through the problem, be methodical!
Love the channel just parked my service truck after 25 years in one on remote sites in northern Manitoba. Have a shop job now with 3 apprentices. I always tell them never be scared to ask questions no such thing as a dumb question just dumb apprentices.
welcome to the community. Would love to see pics of your shop if you wanna share them media@tekamohd.com
I’m just starting my HD apprenticeship, coming from a hobby mechanic. Confidence in my ability and strength has always been my issue.
I also struggle with thinking that others lack confidence in my ability or knowledge because I’m a chick. Wether they think that way or not, I just gotta keep learning so that I know what I know and eff everybody else 😂
Lucky for me the guys in the shop are very encouraging and knowledgeable but I do get some looks when I go on site.
Really been enjoying/bingeing your videos. Maybe one day I’ll make it back out west and have my resume end up in the mail box
Send us an email, would love to hear more about your story and perspective: media@tekamohd.com
Good luck with your apprenticeship, you chose the best trade.
@@TekamoHD I didn't choose the heavy duty life. It chose me 😉
Awesome channel brother 8 year truck and coach tech here think about doing heavy equipment all the time hard to take the pay cut starting all over!
Hey Cole, shoot us an email at media@tekamohd.com would love to chat with you about what you do and about why you're thinking about switching to heavy equipment. We can help answer any questions you have as well.
Glad I discovered this channel. Great way to learn at home while I look for an apprenticeship without having to hit the books. Appreciate the content.
Really wish i lived closer to you fellas would love to apprentice under you guys. In my first year working after school, hoping i make this my career
OK let me stop you right there and tell you guys that you have a great sense of humor, 👌👍, I love it, whatever we can get out of this It’s always helpful so in advance thank you for sharing your experience your knowledge a little bit of your wisdom, your daily experience and how you go about getting stuff done thank you, Robert from Fort Myers Florida, 👋👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching Robert 👌more of this coming soon
Nice honest interview. Thx from Hamilton Ontario Canada
Great video as usual guys. Learning a lot from the channel..
Thanks Terry! Hope you're doing well man
Done many field jobs done 45 hours with 1 apprentice to get a D8 out of field that was going to flood we both earned our stripes on that job but the victory of getting it done was awesome customer was ecstatic over how we stayed on it . Got it out 4 hours before heavy rain was a true team effort customer and his 2 helpers and customer as parts runner !!!
I sometimes still get mild anxiety driving out on a service call.....😋
To service guys getting that call is the best part. In most cases of course
Can't wait to see everything love the videos keep it up ps your steering wheels is crooked
Thanks for the video. Got a interview on the 14th. For an apprenticeship. I have 9months of trade school experience. In Automotive I did learn alot but for me it lacked repetition in order to learn confidently and not be seconding guesing yourself. I noticed through out my work history and education. I don't really trust my existence or I'll second guess my self and end but being right the first time. 😂😂 I'm a hard working man and take pride and satisfaction in what what i do. I just noticed im not as skilled to people's liking or expectations. hoping this apprenticeship guess well
Being a road dog has some negatives but those negatives turn you into a good tech and usually a tough s.o.b. Going from an Ag tech of 7 years to a HD off road tech and your videos are great for some of the basics (tracks)
just started my first heavy mechanic job august 2024 today was my first day and i will say its a completely different world then diesel pickups haha but its definitely not for everyone
I'm a self employed mechanic. Been repairing auto and light truck plus small equipment. I've been trying to get into bigger equipment and have had no luck. I even bought a f350 service truck. But I'm either not quick enough to get to it or I think I'm getting undercut. I've basically untooled my truck and concentrated on what I've always done. I've got stories on the few service calls I've been on, basically got screwed. And had a hard time getting paid.
That's too bad man! It definitely varies by area. In BC, we have lots of industry. Forestry, construction, aggregate, mining, agriculture etc, and relatively few mobile mechanics to keep everything moving. I would stick to your guns and charge what you value yourself at and don't sell yourself short. People who can't afford you aren't your customers.
Yes, this helps. Mainly your videos somehow motivate me to want to get wrenching in the morning. But please. Don’t expose yourself too much 😂
Hahaha whattup Chad, when we riding???
@@TekamoHD you come to Ohio and we will go. Message me.
This is helpful, thank you a lot sir
you're welcome!!!
Another great video guys, fellow field mechanic here was curious what computer and programming you use for the heavy equipment machinery
Thanks Ryan! We'll do a video on our laptops and software that some of the guys run. What area are you wrenching in?
@@TekamoHD awesome looking forward to that thanks ! Work and live in New Brunswick Canada love the vids keep up the great content
Excellent video bro
Thanks
"i wanna expose myself to all of you! " hahahaha uhhh
hahaha
I’m that guys that just PDIs on my apprenticeship
Hey there, awesome content as always, was wondering (as someone new to the trade) where can I look for field service apprenticeships? I have scoured Indeed for entry level and mostly are in shops.
Any tips would be awesome!!
Yo quick question. If I go to school for heavy equipment mechanics what should be the starting pay. At least here in CA
Ain’t no service like field service
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Ehhhhh bahd, it would be cool to see how you run your business and stuff too! 80hr weeks, you're a frickin grinder!
We'll have videos on that stuff soon. We're always encouraging guys to go out on their own and run their own trucks and want to help out where we can.
steering wheel looks crooked lol
Why tf am I watching this I been an apprentice for 15 yrs
OMG my God apprentices are disposables 👀😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
you build confidence by smoking cigarettes and swearing
not going to lie pretty useless video