Ever since I could go with my dad in the tractors and equipment on the ranch, I knew I wanted to be a part of its operation. I have always been fascinated with the operations of diesel engine and much of a valuable asset they are to our world today. I helped out on the ranch whenever I could driving equipment. In the summer time it was my job to operate the swather. I really enjoyed operating it as much as I enjoyed fixing it when it broke down. When it came time to go to college the decision for a major was pretty clear. This is my second year in college in the diesel program and I really enjoy it. I have learned a lot about diesels and the field and this is what I want to do.
Diesel mechanics fix and maintain every part associated with the diesel engine. There are many different branches of diesel technology which can include construction and farm equipment, over the road trucks, light duty pickups and stationary engines to name a few. A mechanic must be familiar with major brands of engines like Cummins and Cat. They can perform simple tasks of swapping out a bad component to completely overhauling an engine. The median pay for mechanics is “$42,320 per year or $20.35 per hour (United States).” When overtime hours are reached mechanics receive one and a half times pay for work performed. Negative parts of the job are the amount of overtime hours, the dirtiness of the work, and the cost of tools. Positive parts of the job are overtime pay, hands on, and traveling for work. The job outlook for growth in the diesel field “is projected to grow 9 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations (United States).” The field of diesel mechanics is still growing today and will continue for a...
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...iece of advice was “don’t wait too long to get a job in the field, it changes every day and it is very easy to get behind with the advances in technology (Walden).” Overall Brad had some very good information and helpful advice.
After researching the details of a diesel mechanic I have found that I would really enjoy working on diesel engines. I have a fascination and passion for working on and around diesels. I really enjoy working on my diesel pickup and I have rebuilt my own personal diesel engine. I enjoy working on all aspects of diesels so I think it would be the perfect job.
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Walden, Brad. Personal interview. 10 March 2014.
Today there are currently 250,800 diesel mechanics employed and there expected to rise be 9% by 2022. Because diesel burns cleaner and the worlds trying to go green and is used to transport goods all
Cummins has a history of innovation beginning in 1919 when it was founded and produced its first diesel engine, a 1.5 to 8 horsepower model used to power pumps. In 1929, a Cummins engine powered the first diesel-powered U.S car. The company continued to advance in the diesel engine and power generation industry, and in 1958 Cummins Filtration was started to meet the high-performance requirements of Cummins diesel engines (Cummins Inc.). In 1985, Cummins introduced aerodynamic contours to Class 8 trucks years ahead of its time. This new shape greatly reduced air flow drag and, combined with a lightweight engine, attained up to 20 percent higher fuel efficiency than similar vehicles at the time. In 1999, Beijing Public Transit launched a fleet of 300 buses with Cummins B5.9 engines to improve city air quality, being the first clean, alternative fuel fleet in Asia and remains the largest in the world, with more than 3500 Cummins Westport natural gas powered buses (Cummins Inc.). These are just a few examples demonstrating a history marked by improvement and innovation of new technologies in order to reduce emissions and increase efficiencies for the benefit of the environment.
The reason I want to be a diesel mechanic is because they make pretty good amount of money and I like doing hands on things and working on diesel engines. Duties of a diesel mechanic are to inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of the vehicle but most specifically they work on the internal parts in the diesel motor. Most diesel mechanics work full time, rarely do they work part time. Working overtime is very common. Many repair shops extend their service hours during evening and weekends. Some nights you may have to work late at night. Some work days can be harder than others you just never know.
Truck driving is a much needed career to help transport goods across the United States and other local areas. Commercial Truck Driving is the career I choose to uphold. Trucking is a way of transportation needed to keep business going. Trucking has been a part of my family for years so I fell in love with trucks now I won’t to drive my own. This career has a good background, career requirements, job positions, and a good reflection.
The diesel engines combustion process is a little different than the typical gasoline engine. A couple main things that diesel engines have that gasoline engines do not are, carburetors and spark plugs. Unlike a gasoline engine, air is first allowed into the cylinder rather than a fuel and air mixture. Once the air is compressed it creates a source of heat, then a mist of fuel is injected to start the combustion process which then creates the energy. Since diesel engines do not have spark plugs they are able to take in larger amount of fuel, this obviously means there will be more power and will guarantee better efficiency. Another thing that is very important is that diesel tends to be a better lubricant than gasoline, being that it is a better lubricant there will be less friction which will generally increase the life of the engine (Woodford). Diesel engines operate at slower speeds than gasoline engines, therefore diesel engines tend to have longer lifespans than gasoline
Diesel Mechanics is a good field to to study and go into. The reason being is because everything you do or everything you buy or even get delivered to your house has something to do with diesel. Diesel trucks like tractor trailers are one of the main delivery systems in the world so someone has to know how to work on that if one of those trucks breaks down. Even though diesel motors are not as popular right now they are coming up fast and more and more people are wanting these kinds of trucks. Which means that diesel mechanics has a bright future in making more money and becoming more popular. By the year 2020 most cars in America and the world will be diesel which means more job opportunity and more money.
Diesel Mechanics are vital to keep the truck running at their pinical of performance. WIthout diesel trucks to deliver merchendice to the stores on the inner most states of America there would have to be more factories in the more wooded areas. South Dakota is an agricultural state and the only way the higher populated states on the coast can receive our crops is by hauling it in a diesel truck. Though the career I have chosen does polute the environment, it does provided fresh and organic food to the citizens across the nation.
... world depending on how the employers feel. Being in the Truck Driving Industry can be really enjoyable and exciting. Going to work can lead to experiments and lots of more stuff such as different states that someone always have wanted to see and go.
The reason for this is that their are diesel trucks all over the country. Diesel trucks are used everywhere for just about everything, which means that you have to have diesel mechanics just about everywhere, because of their being lots of diesel vehicles that are always needing serviced or worked on(Diesel Mechanics Job, Salary, and School Information, 2017). A lot of diesel vehicles consist of big trucks. Because the majority is big trucks, you have to know how to handle them. This is why experience in the field is good to have, so you know how to handle and fix big trucks. Another thing that being a diesel mechanic can help benefit in is that if you have any problems at home or with your own vehicle, you know how to fix it, and do not have to rely on someone else to fix it for you. You also will know a general price range on what it will take to fix it to. One significant point of interest of being a diesel mechanic is that you don't have to have any schooling. You don't have to go to college and do book work, you can go out and work on diesel engines and
If I wanted to stay where I am i don't need further schooling. But i want to do better than where i am now. To do that i am planing on going to lincoln tech to further my education and get a degree in diesel mechanic and also in cnc machining. Both cnc machining and diesel mechanics go hand and hand. You must have engine machined to do very good upgrades to pulling trucks.
Prior to 1978, both manufacturers and customers had paid little attention to quality of diesel. Later, they have been realizing the importance of quality. Under-quality products may cause customers to lose production time due to engine breakdown. They may also cause manufacturers to delay engine production and incur high cots in repairing. So quality will have more and more significant implications for future business of all manufacturers including Longxi.
Diesel mechanics are practically the backbone of this country. Everyone knows that things are delivered via eighteen wheelers these days occasionally they need to be repaired and have maintenance done to them. When that happens who’s there to save the day? DIESEL MECHANICS that’s who! You’re about to learn what it takes to become a diesel mechanic and what you’ll make when you are one.
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Diesel engines are a marvel of the world and have been since creation in 1892. Today there are several types of these engines including, two-stroke and four-stroke engines as well as the idea of how diesel engines operate. The diesel engine is a necessary component of the shipping industry as well as the daily lives of people.
People travel miles in search of their true passion; some find them early in their life and I consider myself lucky enough to be one among them. I found my true calling at the age of 12 on a field trip to a milk factory. It seemed like the Disneyland of science with huge machineries, conveyer belts running all around, and instruments working about in their own rhythm with sheer intricacies and perfection. As a kid, I was eager to understand the mechanics behind this magical rhythm. The desire of gaining in-depth knowledge about Control System and Automation eventually led me to choose Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering as my undergraduate study.