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[@nardp96]

Go into the trades, find an apprenticeship. I'm 22, I graduated high school and spent 2 years at college. It wasn't for me, I dropped out, and it was the best thing I ever did. I spent 5 years in construction from home builder to heavy equipment operator. I landed an apprenticeship at a company that builds blast furnaces. I applied as a welding apprentice and they put me in their QC department as an apprentice. They send me to school to learn everything from welding to hydraulics, I can MIG TIG and stick weld all kinds of material, even aluminum and titanium. They pay for all of this. Please, take it from someone who has been there, go into the trades. It is well worth it.

[@bidamoses686]

nardp96 can yu please me mr Try to safe a life and make my dreams come true

[@daveturnbull4433]

MIKE !!! Thank you for pushing the trades !! I have been a HD Mechanic for over 25 years and I still love it. I spent a short time with CAT And most of it working in underground mines I am very very proud of what I do and learned it all from my dad Thank you for what you are doing

[@mattdaddy_888]

Only problem is the transition to electrification in the future especially with the advent of new technology and the constant pressure from governments to ban the sale of new gas and diesel vehicles in the 2030s diesel is an uncertain future.

[@DanielWilliams-lx7fg]

@mattdaddy_888 I used to think the same way. These real heavy vehicles can't operate on battery not for many many decades. Especially guys out in the foresty equipmwnt and mining

[@mattdaddy_888]

@@DanielWilliams-lx7fg I know but the government is becoming more of a communist dictatorship and with agenda 2030 they wanna force it on us regardless of how much less convenient the technology may be for companies who operate them.

[@MC-gb8hn]

I've been in Cat Field Service over 10 yrs now.And still Love it everyday.Great career..

[@NME10E]

Congratulations on your 10 years. I have been looking into trades and I am interested in this field. I have a few questions if you don't mind. How long did it take to get hands on in a shop? Are there any pre requirements? Mike Rowe has stated in videos that after a few years (I'm sure he meant 6+) you could make over 100k what is your experience?

[@tutivaz]

I’ve been working on heavy Equipment since I got out of high school. Being born and raised doing demolition. I worked for my dad for several years as his mechanics apprentice. When his mechanic retired I took over and became lead mechanic. I’ve been on my own now for over almost 30yrs have my own service truck and more tools then I can carry. I do it all from rebuilding engines to welding and I love it. I work full time for a big mining company and do my side work on weekends. Great pay and great benefits not to mention what I do for myself on the side.

[@56kwith200ping]

That's the way to do it. Mines [ay vey vey well but its not the best conditions when it rains. lol Everything is mud.

[@needlenitz18]

You'll never be broke if you tell the Snap-on guy to shove it.

[@NataliajonesMavrik-wd3qz]

Thankyoudanedane

[@kenny7479]

This is the kind of thing I wanna do. I’ve still got 3 full years of high school left and I’d like to work at Caterpillar once I’m done.

[@arikharrelson6009]

I do as well I am just finishing my freshman year in high school and I already have worked on some equipment and I just know and feel that if you give me the right tools and resourses I can do anything with the right training.

[@kenny7479]

@@arikharrelson6009 right on. Check with your school to see if they have any auto tech programs where you learn and work on cars. I’m sure company’s would take that knowledge on automotive vehicles into consideration. I’m taking one next year through my Highschool where we basically go the college for half the day, the entire school year to learn about automotive related things.

[@arikharrelson6009]

I already know there is one I am going to do engine building if there is a spot open in my junior year.

[@kenny7479]

@@arikharrelson6009 awesome

[@jacobhollerbach2303]

@@kenny7479 high school has very little for education on blue collar subjects, some schools have welding very good for metal machines but very little for diesel auto mechanic

[@chrismarr7962]

One of the proudest moments in my career and life was becoming a field tech. Id never trade my job for any job in the world!

[@mehotepatlas3060]

Starting my heavy diesel mechanic Apprenticeship on The 1/7/ 2019 , with Mecmahon mining here in Australia ,Perth ... it is now 26 /5/ 2019 ... yep.. out of 300 aplicants they chose 7 of us ... they gave us mechanical test , maths test , technical knowlege test mainly high school physics level stuff ..and yes ..I got through ... I am 47 yo and retraining from fixed plant mechanic / machinist / Welder type of trade to fully mobile heavy plant mechanic ... .. so yes , there are jobs out there ...one just have to seek them out ....

[@mrmurdx8956]

If you can get into diesel do it its very rewarding and you learn something new every day of the week and best of all youll never be bored.

[@clementchishimba180]

in zambia you need to go to college for 3yrs to be a qualified mechanic , you need to be good in maths and applied science eg .. thermodynamics , machine design , material science engineering drawing , motor vehicle technology the list goes on and on until your head spin

[@grzegorz16100]

I'm guessing that there is a shortage in this field in Zambia...

[@nintema]

Thanks Mike and Cat for opening the discussion on the need for skilled and well paying jobs in America.

[@knowledgeengineer7127]

Number One Rule: Never ask the starting pay! Instead, tell potential employers what you should be making! Having a desired pay rate with proven experience is always better! Know your worth....

[@juanexx4398]

Got the experience to work in the same shop as Nate, he is still turning wrenches but is a master tech now. One smart dude!

[@kurtandrewcole]

I went back to school to do this stuff . Love it

[@josueh55]

Do it.....do it.

[@davidkraus4094]

I'm so thankful CAT picked me up as an apprentice. I love everything about what I do

[@Shrpshooter99]

This is exactly what i want to do when i get out of school. Im a hands on person thats how i learn best. I have been working with a automotive garage for almost 4 months now and i love it!. Nothing better then going to work and getting dirty. I cant wait to get started working as a diesel mechanic!!

[@grzegorz16100]

Any updates?

[@JayCherriReactPODCAST]

I am starting at Holt-Cat of Texas Monday. I'm super excited

[@tjweber7308]

J Boog how did it go?

[@GothicTeaVea]

I'm a 91B in the U.S. Army I'm gonna sign up with you guys when I'm out

[@leemorales3884]

You can also work for a Defense Contractor that will allow you to work on a variety of wheeled vehicles that you may already be familiar with coming from a 91B background. You can also work on tanks and Bradley's similar to what 91A mechanics would work on.

[@Xtraweak]

It is very true, there are those who are mechanically inclined, and those who aren't. But if you are, go for it! It is very rewarding if you work hard and are willing to learn every day!

[@robertstarkey1634]

Hey Mike. Love all your shows

[@climbjeff]

Every single High School in USA should show these videos to kids when they are career planning. They should also mention in these videos that prior training such as Armed Forces mechanics would be ideal to transition to this trade

[@audreyfk5267]

11years ago...now it has happened , quality workers shortage

[@svmontoya15]

5:53 very true Mike! Most will argue, but I'll take Street Smarts vs Book Smarts anyday.

[@user-lt2ze3bs7u]

Miss your show Mike

[@Comrade005]

This field is definitely not for everyone though. I tried it and didn't like it at all. I would rather operate the equipment than work on it.

[@britton6062]

how about telling people what they earn ?

[@mphepg]

Who makes more money, Nate or Scott?

[@DiegoDL7997]

It's been almost a decade. Where is Scott now?

[@shaunoneill3727]

These are super clever people.

[@WesternScienceUSA]

Indeed agreed.

[@evandickens3917]

So will your tech come to my skidder if it's broke down in the back of the tract or do I have to it by the road

[@greatestever2831]

Cat what do you guys require to be in Management. Does an associates help or required to get into management

[@samuelsianipar]

NICE VIDEO..........................

[@CosgroveNotts]

lm 60 and a commercial vehicle technician. I want to do this

[@devanmeade6908]

I'm from a small town that is surrounded by farms forestry and the town is also home to many construction companies that go to cities or job sites. But there is no shops or companies that do mobile repair. I want to go get my repair license from cat just like my father did and start a company to fill that demand. with hopes in the future I can train others to become the same. it's sad that wile I was in school that a college rep said I'm going nowhere in my life because I told her I'm not going to there college to do 4+ years of school to sit behind a desk. That I wanted to be the guy if never met him would not know his name out in the dirt or standing on top of a big machine holding a wrench.

[@aheeleemidori]

You read my mind!

[@dakotaalexander1880]

That would be my dream job

[@jerryvwallace2]

how do you actually get a career doing this trade? i see so many videos on this caterpillar technician stuff but where do you get training in this trade at?

[@frengkiifishingvlog9977]

Good job

[@Trohawkk]

GOING TO SCHOOL IN SEPT.

[@jasminhelac1229]

Very good

[@claytoncounts6301]

I'm currently enrolled at Wyotech and looking forward to becoming a field tech for caterpillar but I'm having issues finding Grants to help with my education any information would very helpfull

[@alexferguson6172]

clayton counts apply for a think big program, if you're in the Colorado, new Mexico, far west Texas, or Mongolia, the dealership is called Wagner for that area Wagner has a great apprentice program that I'm enrolled in, the pay for my college and pay me to go, and give you a starter set of tools worth about $10,000

[@drakemia4079]

That loader looks like new and has a blown head gasket wow

[@lethal1fmx]

How do i get started

[@fahmitahir1086]

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[@celquimfrancisco7076]

I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY....BUT IAM INTERESTED TO THIS COURSE, SO WHAT CAN I DO.....

[@jasonJones-ks5co]

This is the kind of job once you get a little experience under your belt, start your own business work for yourself.

[@mattdaddy_888]

Well skilled trades are important however going to school for diesel is kinda pointless at this point in 20 years everything will be electric included medium heavy duty trucks and earth movers too I mean Caterpillar is already investing in electric excavators and earth movers and with the constant pressure from the government to ban internal combustion engines in the 2030s it's really an uncertain future.

[@cassidycouey2352]

A ton of companies like this are willing to train you without experience.

[@johnchinedu4128]

Do you accept pilgrim Africa for training who is interesting for your job?

[@NDG7583]

Im a technician under caterpillar program Think Big.........how can i apply for a position? Im from Mexico bilingual Spanish and English.

[@sonofatlas1372]

You guys need to make a new engine for semi trucks

[@jeremiahadzomani9520]

I want to be an apprentice How can I start ?

[@celquimfrancisco7076]

IAM FROM MOZAMBIQUE IN TETE PROVINCES

[@hoppercar]

I'm in skilled trades....you'll always have shortages, because companies have taken benefits away and there is nothing to entice people to stay for the long.run......cat has taken retirement away....why would I want to stay

[@husbandssam]

Does Caterpillar have career advancement?

[@RT_ok]

I would kill for this

[@00Blqze]

Same

[@hughjorgen9424]

Easy there killer!!!!!! LOL

[@Rangerman69420]

Then do it

[@edmoremalunga3064]

Becoming a Cat Technician needs passion and dedication

[@jasonn2284]

You can work at a bank and make $30 with a clean suit and tie cushy office job compared to a trades technician. So that is why everybody wants a cushy job.

[@moavic5087]

Jason N yeah you can be a field tech move up to a management position making around 100k/yr

[@danteterry1071]

Ok but some people don’t WANT to be doing mundane meaningless and boring work in a bank. Seriously people like you who only look at salary will never be happy in a career. You know makes more than bankers? Engineers, yu know who makes more than engineers? Lawyers. You know who makes more than lawyers? Doctors. See how pointless comparing salaries is? Not everyone wants to work in a bank and be a corporate slave it’s all about what you want to do

[@DanielWilliams-lx7fg]

Never met a bank employee making 30$hr and I know a couple unless your a bank manager and then you have to have a 4yr or more degree

[@TiberiusStorm]

my computer is running slow and damn he makes some weird faces! LoL

[@andrewallen9993]

Well if you paid tradesmen more you would have more tradesmen!!

[@grzegorz16100]

Exactly. Duuuuh! Pay 3 times more and voila.

[@chrisd8760]

So true! Mike rowe always ignores that part, and yet he’s constantly whining about how nobody is going into the trades.

[@osumanibrahim1153]

good morning my brother is good mechanic in Ghana how can you help him please

[@CatProducts]

Hello osuman! The first step to joining #TeamCaterpillar is by submitting your application at careers.caterpillar.com?. Good luck in your job search! - Laura

[@damselnlace44]

Blown head gasket. That thing looks like it has 20 hours on it.

[@mohammedahmed1109]

Lol

[@gobil5274]

I considered it. The cost of tools was too high.

[@silverflake1454]

Cosmo Fitz dont have to buy brand new tools you can get it decond hand

[@jacobhollerbach2303]

What are you going to do in 10 years

[@jrlevi6270]

He looks like he hates his job,😂

[@TheClassFool]

If only we could trust the schools, you need to be careful who you hand your money over to.

[@josechavara]

Mechanic job don't pay like it use to!!! I know people they are illegal, don't speak English and barely read Spanish, and they are doing way better in construction than the good mechanics and other professionals. Try to open own business and you will do better.

[@MitzvosGolem1]

This is Union shops.

[@jasonn2284]

Nobody wants to gets their hands dirty anymore.

[@giovanniguzman4035]

+S Nguyen shit i do

[@joshm3899]

i have diesel fuel on me every day, i smell of diesel. i tell people that's the money smell.

[@colinlegault7307]

I'm 17 and can't wait to get into this

[@georgesaunders5761]

And when they lay you off...and they will lay you off....you have no ticket...just experience in CAT equipment...good luck getting a union job with no ticket.

[@andrewpenland8751]

+george Saunders There are plenty of companies that use heavy equipment. Most of the CAT machines arent that different from what Volvo and John Deere have. So yes i agree it limits your chances of doing something else with your life but most who get into this field do so because they love that line of work.

[@mphepg]

It's a voluntary trade where I work, you can get a ticket through a government program. The employers here assist every tech in getting licensed. But if you have Cat experience and can troubleshoot, regardless of papers, you have a job for life.

[@loribadgero1035]

George, I am an RN. There's just as much job insecurity in my field of work.

[@abcdef-kx2qt]

rehire the newly retired !! they wont pay ~~ pay more now !! the companies want fresh NEW fools to USE UP $$$$

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Kids can't text or play video games on iPhones here .. Won't be able to work there. Any kid who works and doesn't use iPhone gets a raise. CAT ...the Best service parts period.

[@maztertink]

Onlything that I got of this video is that people of athnic race and older people should not apply at cat ,all you got too do is listen tell me what can you as someone looking for a chance to work In this America .