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!
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!
@@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
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!
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.🇬🇧
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.
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 🙏🏻👍🏻😊
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
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
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.
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
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 am ten seconds into the video and just had to stop and say thanks for that message! Finally, a UA-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.
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.
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.
@@TheDieseldog I don't want to work like a slave. 10hour a day + 20 and 30min break. I will spend almost 11 hours in a garage and every other Saturday as well.
Hey I’m a fellow diesel technician in the field and I was wondering if you would mind if I use a 10 sec clip of you working in my video doing a review if that’s okay ? Much love from Minnesota 💯
It’s so sad to know that diesel is a dying trade. So glad I just started school for it and secured a job. I’m already buying tools and gettin settles into the trade
@@BullRides its a hard trade. But it is worth it. Especially if you get all of The diesel ASE certifications and work your way up the chain in the field.
@@PaedrianGuides in this field I would prefer hourly. I started out in automotive though, wouldn’t of minded flat rate then. Working on these trucks though, I don’t know how anyone can make money being flat rate.
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
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.
Not a dying breed! Diesels are what make this world work. With them we would have absolutely nothing. Here in Houston we cannot find enough mechanics of any kind.
@@TheDieseldog Yea I figured, just thought it was funny. You've got a lot of tools we don't have our shop, the wheel dolly and big seal puller tool seem to make life way easier. Sometimes I'll spend 2 hours a wheel end cuz the wheels and or drums are frozen on
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!
Thank you nice to know other people appreciate what us diesel mechanics do daily.
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.
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.
Takes me back to MY motor pool days in the Army. My favorite part is the ending. Love, Your Mom
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.
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.
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
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
Currently going to school for heating/cooling plumbing and electrical. Respect to the blue collar folk that keep this Nation running
Right on! 👍🏼
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
awww love the end. your daughter thinks you’re the coolest guy in the world! thanks for the video man
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.
Better days. Excellent sound choice. I listen on repeat when I'm getting stuff done
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.
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
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
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.
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 would never imagine that on my days off working on over the road trucks, I’d be watching this.
I love it. Keep wrenching my brothers.
Making grown men cry with that last one
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.
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.
0:51 going to work when its already light, Im sold
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
It was great to see you take off you ring before beginning work. Might just save you finger.
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
Yo I love how the chill hip hop music is in the back ground ! Great content 🖤
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. 😊👍🍻
I love being a diesel mechanic! Excellent work !
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.
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.
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.
Loved the Father Daughter time at the end 👍👏👏👏
What it’s all about.
👍
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!
And the Plumbers!!!! I’m doing what I can out here.
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.
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.?
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.
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.
That ending was 👌🏼. That’s what it’s all about.
I am ten seconds into the video and just had to stop and say thanks for that message! Finally, a UA-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.
Going to school to be a Diesel Mechanic in January! Can’t freaking wait. I’m so excited!
Right on!
Wish me luck guys I’m majoring as a diesel technician
How is it going
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
Great video bro, I just quit my.heavy duty shop i was at.. to many problems...
great video man, perfect ending with your princess
Amazing
Nice video my man, thanks for what you do keeping drivers on the road, beautiful little girl!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Future Diesel mechanic girl sitting with his dad.
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.
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
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.
We are a dying breed for sure, we have more tools than most other trades.
Hey brotha, just wanted to say love these videos, cant wait for the more uploads!!!!!!
Nothing like having a stubborn ass end of an eaton 😂😂
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
Seriously this made may day going....being a disel mechanic assistant it's always a challenge to get it done!!!
Gotta be do brother
Nice video but just stay safe because I saw that you didn't put a stand on other trucks with seals wheel
more of these bro. so freakin cool
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 😂
Great video, u def should make more of these
Can you please show how you build the tire jack
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
I appreciate you
Ain’t no dying breed should be one of the most popular jobs I guess your right but there will always be a demand for diesel techs
Dying breed because nobody wants to put in these hours and work on this stuff now days.
@@TheDieseldog I don't want to work like a slave. 10hour a day + 20 and 30min break. I will spend almost 11 hours in a garage and every other Saturday as well.
Awesome Video!🎥
Thank you!
Wonderful video.!! Love from Indian technician😊👌👌👌
Great video... The ending was adorable... Good Job
Thanks man, appreciate that.
Hey hey hey nice seal puller tool 😯
Hey I’m a fellow diesel technician in the field and I was wondering if you would mind if I use a 10 sec clip of you working in my video doing a review if that’s okay ? Much love from Minnesota 💯
Yeah that’s fine
This was great! :)
Great video
It’s so sad to know that diesel is a dying trade. So glad I just started school for it and secured a job. I’m already buying tools and gettin settles into the trade
Is it really dying?? I was planning for motive power technician diesel program, Is it a good career?
@@BullRides its a hard trade. But it is worth it. Especially if you get all of The diesel ASE certifications and work your way up the chain in the field.
@@BullRides there’s not as many people actually going into the trade is what I mean when I say it’s dying
As a trailer mechanic, I envy you
dat mess set at 3:15, i feel you bro . thats some hard ass work yo.
Yes sir thats our tyipcal day right there,
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?
Would you say a diesel big truck mechanic work is more physically demanding than a car mechanic?
Yes, definitely. But if you utilize the right tools and equipment it doesn’t have to be that hard on you.
Nicely done
Good 👍👌👌
Like how you took your ring off as well these guys need to know about de glovin
How do you guys get paid? flat rate? I’m a Chevy dealer tech. Kind of interested in the differences between the 2 fields
Being an independent shop we are hourly. I know most dealers are flat rate.
@@TheDieseldog do you prefer hourly VS flat rate?
@@PaedrianGuides in this field I would prefer hourly. I started out in automotive though, wouldn’t of minded flat rate then. Working on these trucks though, I don’t know how anyone can make money being flat rate.
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
Never seen wheel seals done like that, I take the tires off so I can clean the hub and drum better
Depends how bad it’s leaking.
Also Depends on client how much he's willing to pay.
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.
Thanks for sharing 👍!
Not a dying breed! Diesels are what make this world work. With them we would have absolutely nothing. Here in Houston we cannot find enough mechanics of any kind.
Dying breed as in nobody seems to want to do this work now days. The world needs techs!
@@TheDieseldog Salute! I respect people like you. I wanna be a mechanic.
I wish I l was in Houston I would definitely be willing to put in the work!
I'm stealing that vice grip and pry bar trick ya got there for removing that seal ring on that spindle ;)
Looks like a good life to me
Is that how you torque wheel bearings!?!? Holy bejezzuss
It’s all edited man. That was just me snugging it’s up.
@@TheDieseldog Yea I figured, just thought it was funny. You've got a lot of tools we don't have our shop, the wheel dolly and big seal puller tool seem to make life way easier. Sometimes I'll spend 2 hours a wheel end cuz the wheels and or drums are frozen on