Working for 18 HOURS! Day In A Life Of A HD Mechanic

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:37 Kawasaki Engine Job
15:55 Lunch Break
16:15 Finishing Off The Engine Job
21:35 Off To Another Job
32:14 Ending Off The Day
33:15 Outro
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[@TekamoHD]

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[@alikavelleses3606]

Dudes are hilarious. Work is always better when you’re working with someone who’s got a good attitude and sense of humor.

[@jonnyg9330]

100% I took a job that made less money because it was so much more enjoyable

[@pnwadventurer9674]

Exactly!!! It’s the recipe to a satisfying paycheck

[@zoomanx9661]

And you enjoy what you do

[@raymondtrimm5842]

Fuck yeah 🤘😎🤘 this is me and my coworkers all day. I can’t think of one days that’s passed in the last 7 years that’s been 💯 serious or someone doesn’t get called gay 😅 being a mechanic is the only job in the world where a hillbilly, alcoholic and addict are all best friends

[@blankblank9117]

If you're a buisness owner and you've gotten to the point where you can turn down work and pick of choose your customers then you know you're doing well. Awesome content

[@TekamoHD]

Glad you like the content!

[@Sirmellowman]

and work 18 hours everyday, sounds like a great life

[@powderaddicts6364]

@@Sirmellowmanmight not be your style of a great life but for some that’s what they love

[@josef5319]

@@Sirmellowman I always say its not the hours but who you give them to. I'd rather work 18 hours for MYSELF than work 18 hours so someone else can make money.

[@Skodak96]

God I love Canadian mechanics. Inspiring to say the least. Thanks for keeping our machines moving boys

[@Dougie33]

Your welcome!

[@chris4321das]

@@Dougie33 *You're welcome!

[@MIDGITSMASHER132]

This is why I love blue collar work. Making a real difference in people’s lives, using tools, and talking smack to your buddies.

[@TekamoHD]

Support blue collar!! Support the trades!

[@mattt1021]

As an industrial mechanic I can confirm, this is the best vibe you can have with a coworker

[@nopenope7777]

I've watched blue collar workers from around the world over the years. And it's so lovely to see they are all the same. Curse words, adult jokes and the occasional gay remark 😂😂😂

[@TekamoHD]

Occasional? More like all the time

[@blackflagqwerty]

I'm from New Zealand and live in Australia. It's the same down here. 100% of the workday mocking your workmates while on the job.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

I spent 45 years on the wrenches, most of that was field service. Best job in the world. But I will admit that my last 3 years of work, I took a shop position. I had enough rain in my lunch box, it was time for a nice warm shop. Coastal BC was my playground.

[@SirSloth1]

My dad's been an HD Mechanic for the majority of his life. He spent a good amount of time in his own service vehicle up in Fort McMurray too. These guys work there asses off, and I know first hand they break there bodies in an attempt to get every job done and every unit on its way. Cheers man

[@vikarhu3372]

bro chill out if you want to live past 50, but your workmanship is admirable

[@zorthomis6497]

hernia, a thing from the 90s 🤣🤣2 guys 1 engine, colouring books for the kids. so good. just like my journeyman

[@nerysalguero3956]

Yall I'm watching this at work on my lunch and I swear Cam and Carson act just like me and my boss. The banter is unreal how close it is.

[@thehermanli]

Not sure why the youtube algorithm showed me this video but damn am I glad it did. Quality content.

[@TekamoHD]

Haha welcome to the channel!

[@russian2k]

So much respect for mechanics. I can’t imagine having to assemble that back. Much respect!

[@graffinguam]

This man is motivation , love the content guys. Hope to see more and more videos . Can’t wait to open my mobil Mech business , definitely inspired by cam and Carson . Love Carson’s push by the way , if a company would take me in because I kept showing up regardless if I even worked there gosh that would be the day. Good job once again guys . Keep up the great work

[@tjlovesrachel]

That is the cutest lil come along I’ve ever seen

[@rileyturnerman2693]

Love seeing this, I’m in training to become a heavy duty mechanic and I really like seeing what it’s actually like

[@hammadmaqbool7970]

Not as chill as I thought it would be

[@codypendency9482]

im an instrument technician in alberta and i love heavy duty mechanics and the dynamic they always have with their helpers it’s always fun to listen in on them talking shit 😂

[@evan937]

When I was 18 I started working for my best friends stepfather who was a heavy equipment mechanic. Funnest job I ever had. I got to travel all over Ontario and work on so many different Machines. Long hours but it was worth it! 😆👍

[@brianwade3379]

The funniest Fuckin mechanic to watch 😂 me being an apprentice myself, I pray for teachers like this

[@jesuszaragoza6554]

I love how genuine this is ! As a mechanic myself I love this

[@sweetbabyofdaddywalsh.2104]

Cam you are an inspiration, you keep me motivated to get to owning my own truck and being my own boss. Thank you.

[@STRIPE420]

My Dad has been a hydraulic mechanic all my life.As I got older I did a lot service calls with him, twisting wrenches in the field is hard grunt work.Much respect to all FIELD SERVICE GUYS!! Thanks guys for all hard work,keep the content coming y'all..

[@jomgelborn]

Insane how long and hard you work. Hats off to you.

[@DrCoomer_1]

They know all about working long and hard

[@iangraham5320]

This is the level of apprenticeship I always wanted. Instead I just got crusty ass techs that told me they were wiping my ass every time I asked a question but would freak out if I just tried and made a mistake.

[@BluTechEquipment]

It all builds character & skills, the good & bad.

[@zaccorpseman7366]

Much respect brotha, that's the work. I remember me being a young punk and got two jobs, one from 7 to 16, second one from 17 to 21, that one hour in middle for travelling. Worked five days a week, the weekends for the second job starting from 9 till 20. I lived like that for three years and survived. Can't help but feel easier now that I'm truckin' 😁

[@rowenwoelke1673]

The slang, the jokes, the pizza pop lunch. This guys definitely a solid mechanic 😂

[@vinnyonwheels1841]

subbed. Worked as an industrial hydraulic tech for 10yrs in BC, and miss how much fun working in the field with your buddy could be.

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks for subscribing! Check out some of our other episodes, if you liked this one you'll like these ones too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aae4daFpatqZY5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvLZ2SfqqmUgrM

[@gabrielethier6791]

I have worked up in hemlock so much that know the landscape very well. Kinda neat to watch a video that shows our backyard.

[@jaylynch7022]

Love the dynamics of the master and apprentice.

[@40ozPres]

I work an an auto shop with my dad and brother, my dad owns the place. This reminds me so much of my brother and I. This is great

[@dust_gale3108]

Dude's happy with his life. Congrats . And thanks for hard work!

[@JeepinBoon]

As a Mobile Equipment Master Mechanic, I can VERIFY that there was not enough cussing.

[@wheelinndealin]

The commentary is gold you guys are awesome

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks man!

[@Sydneymccormick2931]

Loved this day in the life video ypu should do more of these but also love the more in depth stuff

[@chuggyhuggy8783]

this channel is so fuggin awesome. that edit was so clean 3:26

[@TekamoHD]

Appreciate it!

[@EATSLEEPFARM]

Pure Gold right here!!! 😂 Great stuff guys

[@volt6008]

18 hours mech shifts is no joke. still wouldnt put my self thru that.

[@Terry_Baker]

Great video as usual guys!!

[@user-ow1mc9hd9m]

This kind of work is so fulfilling. You show up and have a problem, you fix the problem, and know that you're enabling the farmers/loggers etc to keep their work going and food on their tables.

[@-USERNOTFOUND-]

these people help to keep the world moving 🤙

[@monsta3038]

It's a tough job young man's world ,I retired at 35 changing Rockwell axles in the mud in freezing temperatures at 6 am ain't fun at least they pay good now

[@koalafied123]

Thx Tekamo thx Cam for the awesome video!

[@aliennetwork08]

i just started a apprenticeship for semi truck trailers so watching this is sweet

[@mikethemechanic7395]

Nice video. Been a Diesel mechanic for 22 years. Never a dull day…

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Thx for sharing. I always learn a lot. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

[@Bassingtv]

My wife don’t understand that sometimes we gotta work like a dog to keep the family going

[@shanefoster6018]

Great crew, we have them at our work, always ready to get dirty and great attitudes awsome guys

[@pumpkinmoon4243]

For anyone wondering this is exactly how mechanics talk

[@lunargentleman3750]

Little tame but yes

[@Riske236]

Not the ones in Australia

[@stefanobio7045]

@@Riske236 love watching "Outback truckers"......

[@Tyler-gb5sl]

Not me , I got more class than that. When your filled with Holy Spirit why would you talk this way? How sad, it just shows depravity and being led by your sinful flesh.

[@bigpapi1184]

That's cool man enjoyed seimng you guess take that 12 valve or 8.3 cummins out .. I used to help a semi mechanic and the drainage of the used oil and greasing brought memories lol

[@TekamoHD]

Glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@MrEsaba]

You guys have me in fucking stitches watching this. Reminds me of everything I did as a kid with my dad , uncle and cousin.. just the constant banner and ball bustin.love it.

[@TekamoHD]

Hey Keith. Glad we could make you laugh! If you liked this one you'll probably like these episodes too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvLZ2SfqqmUgrM and kzbin.info/www/bejne/aae4daFpatqZY5I Let us know what ya think.

[@craigevan9649]

Life long industrial mechanic here (pump repair & automated machinery). Yep, this is a mechanic’s life, lingo, etc. No acting or added comedy here. Legit.

[@ginobragoli1448]

Wow long hard day, respect to you with all you get crammed into a day! 👍

[@kdrhsd]

This dude is the best!! I bet we all wish we had a coworker like this. I know I do!!!

[@TekamoHD]

Yessir he’s a blast to work with

[@EvilSt0ner]

Did the same 6am - 11pm as a general contractor's "Apprentice" for 2 years worked weekends and even Christmas day, We would drive an Hour to the Job, Work until 5pm renovating a luxury bathroom for a dog. Then drive an hour and do another job closer to home putting in dry wall ceilings and custom trim. Could be painting an Exterior in the Morning and Tiling a bathroom or basement in the evening. We did everything so there was always work. too much work. Wasn't worth it for the money I was making. Now I do my 9-5 tool an die job and make more so I'm happy.

[@GTStuning-]

Probably never worth it as time is so valuable in life. Even a good wage won't compensate for the time you can't spend with family, friends and enjoying life. Nowadays I'll take a 9-5 without hesitation, when you're young it isn't a big deal to work in remote areas for 18 hours a day, been there done that.

[@Greg18m7]

Awesome vid have rewatched a few times now

[@sethmyers8491]

I swear these are some of my favorite videos to watch on lubetube keep ‘em comin

[@LKN117]

I wish the guys I worked with had half this sense of humor.

[@andrew7202]

So happy I found this channel

[@seanfaber6568]

If peak to peak refers Cam, he always goes ❤

[@clintonritchey9124]

Great video guys

[@brianacquafredda9823]

This was a cool video to watch. I work on airplanes and it’s the same stuff. Grease, oil,filters, broken shit, long days etc etc. good work man this was fun to see other people working hard.

[@brunosernamarquez2469]

To be honest ! You’re a Hero bro !!!

[@FlatThunder]

Made me laugh on multiple occasions. Fun video and great work onsite and with the editing! Nicely done 👍😁

[@TekamoHD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adrianolabusta6620]

when you hear blue collar worker these are the kinda guys you should think about people putting in insane hours to feed their families and keep their houses afloat dope work dude!

[@TekamoHD]

thanks for watching man

[@collapsis]

great video guys, as a person that wants to get into this industry this is one of the best insight videos iv seen. and being in bc too makes it more realistic too. keep up the great work and videos.

[@Tmjpwns]

It's a pretty typical day, I'm supposed to end my shift at 7, never get home until 11 or 12

[@artzi_ip]

as a hd mechanic myself i noticed that your dark humour sounds alot like ours in the workshop :D that´s probably common when working with these pieces of S**T :P love from Finland

[@ryanalexander984]

I wonder how many engineers are killed everyday in the minds of mechanics? Walk into any repair shop for 20 minutes and you will here…”if I ever meet the engineer that designed this, I will…”.

[@michaeldavid2320]

"I wonder how many...?" All of them.

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

Yup as a machinist when I do reapair on machines often wonder if was a newbe or engineers last day and designed a adjustment simple but in area where it takes five hours to do

[@chickenfarmer209]

Same thing in construction, particularly with beam rebar. They design it with so much steel, you can't get the correct spacing if you wanted too.

[@aom808]

In the aviation industry, we use a type of synthetic fluid called skydrol for the hydraulic system. It was developed by Monsanto to replace the mineral based oil 5606. Your skin feels burning when it contacts with Skydrol and it can last for hours. I think the engineers/ chemists who developed should be held accountable but in reality, they are enjoying their retirement lives.

[@MooseBacon403]

Loving the videos! Trying to get on a company for my 1st-year apprenticeship. Your videos made me choose this career.

[@TekamoHD]

You can do it!

[@darriant5754]

Bro try united rentals or other rental places, they do apprenticeships

[@MooseBacon403]

@@darriant5754 ill look into that. Definitely having a hard time looking. Alot of companies are looking for 3rd or 4th years

[@darriant5754]

@@MooseBacon403 hey man wish you the best of luck finding a placement, I’ve been in the trade 7 months so far it’s been really enjoyable, I’m pretty sure you’ll like it too. Rental places are really good because they tend to have various types of equipment, and usually multiple of them, so there are some margins for “learning”

[@MooseBacon403]

@Darrian T ya i applied at a few yesterday. And im hoping for a interview. Thanks for the advice

[@brandonryan6310]

I literally JUST came across this video! You boys crack me up! Cheers from Brandon in Ontario!

[@TekamoHD]

sup brandon, sick name. Check out our other videos you'll like those too

[@chrisbilling]

These guys keep the world moving

[@djustice9948]

I think i might be able to work 18.5hr days as long as i had Cam's mindset about it eh.

[@TekamoHD]

If you guys liked this episode, you'll love this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvLZ2SfqqmUgrM And if you want over an hour of Service Call, watch this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aae4daFpatqZY5I ...or maybe a truck tour? Richard's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnTTqYychLSLsNE Cam's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4jRg3qem5WrmNk Shawn's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXvMeZmsrbVmprc

[@jaredmayer3960]

I love it, “it’s getting late so I’m not going to be too fussy” hahahahahaha said every mechanic ever!

[@zepvil5707]

Awesome content!

[@shawnellis4118]

YOU MY FRIEND MAKE THIS COUNTRY GREAT 🇨🇦❤

[@johnboforsyth5970]

Respect indeed!

[@adamboychuk8221]

Another awesome video thanks

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

“A wrench 🔧 took my tooth out damn thang broke slipped off the somana bitch hit me in the teef” Lol 😆

[@TheDieseldog]

Watching this makes me appreciate being able to flip a hood.

[@fernandomarcano6267]

18 hours is a light day. Back in my day 😂🧏‍♂️

[@kevinajjenkins]

The common western man has a disconnect between the physical and the abstract. You are the exception.

[@michaelschmidtke1525]

I love just how true this is. You can’t California this any more.

[@jacky88kwan]

It’s about damn time 😂

[@BigWarningSign]

Awesome, love it.

[@TekamoHD]

Thank you, big warning sign?

[@mattg3696]

Great vid guys loved it.

[@TekamoHD]

glad you enjoyed it matt!

[@JK-zx3go]

I dont miss those kind of hours

[@notmiel6546]

I love these guys!

[@TekamoHD]

we love you!

[@Caveman125]

This is awesome.

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks glad you liked it. Check out some of our other Service Call episodes, they're just as good: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aae4daFpatqZY5I

[@BruselskySluzebnik]

You and your boyfriend are a good team.

[@MrROTD]

I'm an automotive mechanic, I only work 9 to 5 at the same location 5 days a week , the toughest days are when there lots of heavy tire jobs or suspension work where the bushings or wheel bearing won't co operate, after that my dogs are tired and Im sore ready to do nothing when I get home, this looks like a tough job you better be getting paid way better than me LOL

[@Thigh-highx]

I subscribed I like the look of this

[@thatkindasux]

Get this man his own KZbin series.

[@iguessyea6211]

Can't wait to meet the 4K mechanic

[@darrellkendall5347]

Wait till winter. That's when it's awesome

[@CullinBoyer]

Gotta love a work dad. Only dad i ever had 😢

[@iamNameuser]

Good work fellas 👍🏻

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks boss

[@DMConsultan]

Keep up with the great work

[@TekamoHD]

thanks will do!

[@zacharytetroe5267]

I'd love to work with these guys, absolutely comedy

[@jaylynch7022]

“20 minute bolt boy 😂”