A Day In The Life Of A Dying Breed (Diesel Mechanic) (Ep 6)

A day in the life of a diesel mechanic.
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[@Cobra_SwayZ]

I just got done with tech school and now I’m a full time diesel mechanic

[@nathanmcdivit2358]

How do you like it so far? I’m thinking about going to tech school but I’m not sure yet

[@evanedwards3485]

@@nathanmcdivit2358do it

[@johnsonbobo2376]

I feel sorry for you dude

[@ravioliravioligivemethefor5882]

​@@johnsonbobo2376ikr, rest in peace

[@Isaac-muntz]

​@@johnsonbobo2376 Don't!! He's doing what he loves

[@NattyGymBro]

I used to be in love with wrenching, but after doing this for 4 years, I wasn't able to look at another wrench. Figured it was time for a career change. Hopefully you're still loving it and will continue to love it.

[@grzegorz16100]

Exactly. Not everyone is made to do it everyday

[@jonathanalonzo6097]

I became a heavy duty diesel mechanic at 17. I’m 18 and a half now still going at it, love this job !

[@Racko-is-him]

How did you start like where do I start I’m 17 about to graduate high school and I want to be a diesel mechanic

[@jonathanalonzo6097]

@@Racko-is-him so basically, I’m not sure if you have someone in your family who is a diesel mechanic but if you do basically have them get you in where ever they work at. But if you don’t, I’d say try and find a job at a shop starting out as a lube tech. I’m pretty sure anywhere they make you do courtesy inspections with an oil change. As long as you can get your foot in the door. You’ll only end up going up from there. I started as a lube tech at my shop as well. Now I’m dropping transmissions, doing differential replacements, light engine work, etc. slowly working my way up. It took me a while to find my job because most places do want someone with atleast a year experience. So just be patient and don’t stop looking. Not sure where you’re located, if you were local to me, I’d say apply at my job since were hiring a lube tech no experience needed.

[@LuckyRallye]

Went from heavy duty tech in canada to being one in ireland. Gotta love it when things go great but theres also the small thought in the back of your mind to burn the thing to the ground when everything goes wrong lol. Great video though!

[@truthseeker2190]

I had one on Thursday like that Crusty old M2 freightliner with butchered wiring and every airline you touched to move to get to something else starts hissing air at the fittings, everything drenched in oil or caked with rust......not fun at all

[@DKLGalactus5]

The problem is your gonna have major back problems when your old, you might be able to walk when its time to retire. That shit is heavy.

[@truthseeker2190]

I've been doing it for 31 years and it's really hard on the feet, lower legs and knees

[@jamescunningham1835]

You’re telling me I could be doing spring bushings without dragging the spring out from under the truck?! Yeah we need one of them portable presses!

[@TheDieseldog]

It’s a game changer. Doesn’t work on every spring set up but does most of them.

[@Ben-jm8hi]

Awesome video mate, I’m in the uk and work on Ford pick ups and transit vans up to 5 tonne, not as big as what your working on but keeps me going

[@zigwald]

I did this job for 32 years.....retired, don't miss it a bit!!!!!

[@TheDieseldog]

Respect. It’s been hard on the body, but I still love it.

[@zigwald]

@@TheDieseldog I was a road mechanic. the first 25 years were interesting....But dealing with truck drivers wore thin.......

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

@@zigwald Damn 32 years So if you could go back you would for sure have done something else?

[@MrBuzzsaw118911]

must be nice getting to work that late, you got soft hands brother

[@TheDieseldog]

After years on second shift, it is nice.

[@SauceBoss127]

Save your back my man those drums are no joke! Hopefully you have one of those dollys

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

5:12 Wow, that brake shoe is 10 times bigger than the one on my light truck. (solute to all heavy diesel mechanics keep the world running)

[@sneakdza]

Been an auto tech for 6 years now, tired of the flat rate pay tho, seriously thinking of switching over to diesel

[@601trucking2]

I’m looking at this or hvac I’m really leaning towards diesel more. Cause I been drive otr for 5 years now and I’m an owner operator. It was good while it lasted I’ll keep my truck but I just don’t wanna drive no more. I don’t see how my dad still doing it 22 years later. I wanna learn how to work on them and eventually open my own shop. So if I ever decide to go back on the roads I can fix my own trucks also.

[@johnlinden1805]

All the best to to you pal brilliant video !!!! Excellent mechanical skills !!!!

[@collinmc90]

I'm really thinking of getting back in the field after 10 years. Not sure I remember everything but I imagine it would come back pretty quick. I just moved to a region with a lot of Ag and logging industry and I know they really need mechanics but I'm a little hesitant to get back at it because the last place I worked for treated me like sh*t.

[@supersam1914]

Try it out and if you don’t like it you can always leave . YOLO

[@sophiasocal68]

I recently got back into turning wrenches after 13 years away. Definitely the best decision for me. I really missed the shop environment. All my co-workers are great guys.

[@dustins1599]

Thanks for another amazing video! Cheers from Diesel Mechanics in Ontario Canada!

[@TheDieseldog]

Cheers

[@arifhussain6976]

I am from India 🇮🇳 I work in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 diesel mechanic

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Sweet video brotha I've always wondered what it was like to work on big trucks.

[@MidnightLadyCrow]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing a day in the life with you.

[@donak2773]

i just started a week ago and already looking at quitting haha

[@tradeguru3202]

We use all the same techniques. Nice to see.

[@chimeragaming56]

love the video personally i want the music g one and the actual shop noises.

[@dieselyoda101]

And that is why we have wheel-offs on our highways.

[@marcelocortez18]

Finally, another day in the life videos. Great video. Thanks

[@Washed_Out]

Trying to get apprentice/entry level jobs as one right now!!

[@thcguitarsrepairsandrestor8672]

I retired from one workbench into wrenching on fleet trucks - just finished my 5th week. It is possible to work on cars your whole life and never lay hands on a big truck. I have so many questions but don't have time or inclination to take up another tech's time with soliciting advice every time I see something new. Please adjust your angles to show the use of tools that are specific to big trucks - like the red spring pliers and whatever you did with them.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

It's surprising that you put the same tires back on. They didn't look so good.

[@davecarroll626]

Customer might not have agreed to replacing the tyres

[@IOA_Grizzly]

Customer always gets what customer wants🤷🏽‍♂️

[@SamuelDominic-t7w]

nice man

[@keeptrukin420]

need that damn bushing tool

[@TheDieseldog]

It’s nice 👍🏼

[@aiwohicdl]

Awesome content. Just curious what’s the name or part# of that tool you used to put the 2 outer springs on the brakes called. Looks handy. I’ve been getting lucky lately with a long skinny screw driver lol. Thanks man

[@TheDieseldog]

Eaton brake spring tool. There’s a red pair for the pain in the butt springs and yellow pair for the regular 4707 type spring. Got both off the tool truck but you can find them online.

[@GTIwarrior]

Daylight going to/from work in October? Half days must be nice.

[@randygonzalez6250]

Could you explain what you mean exactly by "dying breed"? Do you mean there's a shortage of technicians and/or people interested? Or do you mean that the demand for diesel technicians is dropping? Or both? Because I'm seriously thinking about becoming a diesel technician. And I'd like to think I'll have job security after all that training lol.

[@TheDieseldog]

Nobody wants to do this work anymore. From what I see, good techs are in high demand. Pay is going up because there aren’t enough out there. It’s hard work but I love it and I make a good living.

[@ericroman6182]

Morning

[@afridibrothersdieselworksh3287]

nice good best work

[@evanedwards3485]

You don’t cam over the brakes to expand the cam life? I don’t either, but I’ve had a guy tell me he does

[@grzegorz16100]

Don't

[@drewmcconnaughay720]

Great video, keep it up!

[@siberian5089]

Looks insane

[@arios312]

Did you ever post video on oil consumption fix? TIA

[@grzegorz16100]

Fairy dust

[@YeaYEA783]

Yooo where is the bike and the Primo seat re-work video?

[@TheDieseldog]

Slowly collecting all parts for it. I ordered a front tire and half link chain for it. The wheels are trash so I’m on the hunt for some mags. Once I get some stuff together I want to get on it.

[@rayamatthews7295]

really curious about what boots you wear?

[@TheDieseldog]

Thorogood. 8” top, round toe, wedge sole 👍🏼 going on two years now still going strong.

[@clintonritchey9124]

👍

[@Truckinwitit]

To do this … should you train under diesel technology or heavy equipment?

[@aidanmorgan6291]

It would be diesel technology, I believe diesel equipment would be working on tractors, though that's something you should really ask your school counselor

[@Truckinwitit]

@@aidanmorgan6291 thank you. I asked Lincoln tech. They were very help 🙏🏽

[@aidanmorgan6291]

@@Truckinwitit have you enrolled in Lincoln tech yet, I'd probably look into some community college type programs, you can still get a quality education without spending an arm and a leg, though the choice is up to you

[@Truckinwitit]

@@aidanmorgan6291 no . I am look into different options as we speak .

[@grzegorz16100]

Don't do this

[@robertmcpherson5840]

Hi there, what kind of boots are they?

[@TheDieseldog]

Thorogood

[@olatigeorgegoncalvesescola2341]

😃😁

[@sandistephens210]

what tool did you use on the two small springs on the brakes?

[@TheDieseldog]

Eaton brake spring tool

[@TheDieseldog]

There’s a yellow pair for regular like 4707 springs and a red pair for the pain in the butt springs. You can get them on the tool trucks or find them online.

[@sandistephens210]

@@TheDieseldog Awesome!! Thank you!

[@YdoboNmI]

What kinda boots are those?

[@TheDieseldog]

Thorogood

[@YdoboNmI]

@@TheDieseldog Thanks man; I just might snag a pair.

[@38skippers]

Seatbelt?

[@QueXLcior]

The Matriarch

[@davidwalk9045]

I tried to watch, but that music got anoying 1 minute in.

[@Huntlifts]

God Bless you all!! All glory to God!! Repent and live for God! Romans 10:9 “if you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God rose Him from the dead you will be saved.”

[@FucqYoul]

i’ve noticed these videos i’m watching, a lot of you guys wear your work clothes to and from work, very strange both shops i’ve worked at we get changed at the shop.. they supply uniforms they take care of washing them.