The Middle Class Mechanic
The Middle Class Mechanic
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Mechanic Shortage!? Let’s talk about starting wages.
Просмотров 74 тыс.5 месяцев назад
This video is about starting wages and the Mechanic shortage. Companies complain of a shortage but offer starting wages from 10 years ago. I discuss that and more issues in this video.
DIESEL LAPTOPS Handheld Heavy Duty Scan Tool Review for a Diesel Mechanic. IS IT WORTH IT?
Просмотров 3159 месяцев назад
This video is just meant to be a quick review of the product I purchased. I filmed and took pictures over a 4 week period and am still testing. Let me know if you have any questions.
How can mechanics save THOUSANDS of dollars!? By staying off the Tool Truck..
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.11 месяцев назад
I know it’s not an exciting video but it could be useful for the new Technician just starting out or thinking about starting out. I know there are possibly things left out, but here is the basic list in my opinion. Save money!
Diesel Technician Harbor Freight Tool Box Tour-Stay off the tool truck!
Просмотров 19 тыс.11 месяцев назад
In between jobs at the moment, so here is an updated tool box tour.
Bunk heater maintenance on an ESPAR, clean it up!
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
This video will show you how to perform maintenance on your ESPAR heater from Eberspracher.
Diesel Technician Tool Box Tour! (New to the trade) Harbor Freight cart and budget tools!!
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
Diesel Technician Tool Box Tour! (New to the trade) Harbor Freight cart and budget tools!!

Комментарии

  • @twostroke12v71
    @twostroke12v71 27 дней назад

    Commenting on the video for the algorithm

  • @roylowery1329
    @roylowery1329 Месяц назад

    So go on the tool truck, right?

  • @BluOrangeJuice
    @BluOrangeJuice 3 месяца назад

    Bro what happened to your other videos???

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 2 месяца назад

      Got some unwanted attention. Decided to lay off the videos for a bit. I’ll put them back up soon when I make a decision. Thanks for reaching out. 👍

    • @BluOrangeJuice
      @BluOrangeJuice 2 месяца назад

      Understood. Looking forward to it. Thanks!

  • @3seriesgarage
    @3seriesgarage 3 месяца назад

    Central PA here sub 4 sub!👋🤘🏻🔧 sweet tour man! Well worth the watch!!!

  • @rooster5755
    @rooster5755 3 месяца назад

    exactly!why would i work as a mechanic when i can work at the local menards and make almost the same!insane

  • @rondav41
    @rondav41 3 месяца назад

    You made a very good presentation. Thank you.

  • @gustavorlore
    @gustavorlore 3 месяца назад

    I did uber, talked to a private owner busness truck driver trying to get out of the business he said the money was not there anymore. With fuel and car parts and payments it just could not meet ends. Goverment better get their head out of that hole and look around.

  • @DaleDanErnie
    @DaleDanErnie 3 месяца назад

    Well, it’s obvious. Yes, pay… but also, quality of vehicles are trending downward, and they are getting harder to fix. Too many faulty parts, too many electrical issues to chase down, some of them seem to be unfixable. I don’t blame mechanics for quitting, shit like this is enough to drive a man insane. It’s even hard to deal with dealerships in general, because they charge out the ass for parts.

  • @John-yf4ie
    @John-yf4ie 3 месяца назад

    I own a 2021 Jeep Gladiator and purchased 4 new Factory Take off tires and wheels, but required new sensors. I drove to my dealership and the total cost was $312.00 including labor. Labor rate there is $170 per hr. The mechanic that did the work is certified and been there 2 yrs. He is only getting $23 per hour! When I found this out it really upset me that a young guy just completed a 2 year automotive program at our local college in automotive technology. He also earned several ASE certifcations. And achieved several Chrysler Certifications! I took out $40 and gave it to him and said the job he did was perfect!!

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 3 месяца назад

      Yeah low to mid 20s per hour is pretty normal in my area as well. Usually automotive gets paid a little less than diesel mechanics but it’s all not high enough. 👍

  • @michaelpiwcewicz1412
    @michaelpiwcewicz1412 4 месяца назад

    WE GOT B YOU WANTED HIM NOW YOU HAVE A DEPRESSION TOUGH ///MECHANICS ARE OVER HEAR NOW/$10.00 HR IS TO MUCH FOR THOSE MECHANICS WHO DO // YOU WANT ME PAY $11.00 NOT A PENNY LESS YOU //

  • @michaelpiwcewicz1412
    @michaelpiwcewicz1412 4 месяца назад

    AS A MECHANIC I MAKE $10.00 AN HR// I LIVE IN MY MANSION// WORK 25 HRS A MEEK AND LIVE A GREAT LIFE//I DON'T SEE WHY EVERYONE IS CRYING LIKE B DOES//B

  • @JupiterxBlues
    @JupiterxBlues 4 месяца назад

    Unfortunately, this is not going to change. Historically, every job that once paid well, stopped paying well and became an entry level job skill with entry level pay. For example, people who leaned how to use a computer were paid very well at first till it became an entry level requirement. People who later learned Excel were paid high but now its an entry level skill with no schooling required. Same goes for the introduction of Power Point, engeneering, etc. The issue lies with greed in the end but how it gets to this point is usually when there is a strong push for a skill, a large number of people flock to learn that skill, then you have too many people skilled enougj to do your job and desperate for work so they'll take anything even if the pay is low. And when shops/dealerships realise that there are people out there who will do it for less, greed drives them to hire for less pay. The OGs who know the skill either became managers/directirs or own their own businesses now and the new guys all get paid hardly anything. And to keep the pay low, they will start requiring less qualifications or schooling till it becomes the norm and considered an entry level job, same as Excel.

  • @Mrlocdown238
    @Mrlocdown238 4 месяца назад

    Mechanics are dreadfully underpaid.. someone can go work on dishwashers and c washers and dryers and make more

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Yeah, in some cases it pays more to work on stuff that’s not cars, those mechanics have it the worse.

  • @southshoreimaging3459
    @southshoreimaging3459 4 месяца назад

    you are 100% correct, opening your own shop is the best option

  • @quychang4471
    @quychang4471 4 месяца назад

    Apprentice union plumbers with no experience are starting at $33 in my local. That's $6 less than what I topped out at as a mechanic!! WTF? You got to be stoopid to stay in that career for more than a month. Plus, plumbing is ten times easier than mechanic work.

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Yeah I know someone in a union that just got a 10% raise in a production job. Yet here the mechanics sit making 20 year old wages.

    • @quychang4471
      @quychang4471 4 месяца назад

      @@Themiddleclassmechanic We just negotiated our contract and now journeymen are making $76 per hour. Mechanics should be making $100. Don't know why they settle for such shit pay.

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      @@quychang4471 Idk why either. The only way to take home that kind of money is to open your own business as a mechanic, usually mobile too, because of the lower overhead. I suspect you might see more Mechanics unionize sooner than later.

  • @grumpyoldman64
    @grumpyoldman64 4 месяца назад

    If you have to have a CDL for your job, you'll make more driving a truck then you will fixing the truck...

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Not always true, especially depending on location. Still good to have one though. 👍

  • @marketingmasters3550
    @marketingmasters3550 4 месяца назад

    Mechanics work for rich and poor. Wouldn’t be hard to work on side jobs.

  • @SupaSwope
    @SupaSwope 4 месяца назад

    I can already tell you worked at ryder with the pay, the tv comment. Ryder fucking sucks man. I was their for 6 years and fired for not starting the truck while being in the seat and i was in the FLP program. They only oayed me 27 and change and a new guy came on at the same rate. I went to penske and make 31 now but have since switched again to start making 37. Dont be loyal to one company. Job hop. Learn everything you can.

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Never worked for Ryder. It’s just all these fleet companies copy each other to “meet goals”. I have a video on job hopping, it’s the same thing I did to get a deserved raise. 👍

  • @eduardogarcia7228
    @eduardogarcia7228 4 месяца назад

    1st time viewer and new loyal follower. Having been a gas/diesel technician for over 35 years, it’s no longer viable to be profitable in this industry. It’s sad that companies that depend on their transportation / fleet depts. do not realize that they make money when their techs are paid good and are investing in their fleet.

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for following! I’m part of a fleet currently and I can say that from a corporate view, they are “trying” to develop ways to move up and get paid more for employees, so I’ll give them that. How well it will work? I’m doubtful. You almost need to jump ship to get paid more these days.

  • @christophermcmaster1258
    @christophermcmaster1258 4 месяца назад

    Found out that the dealership I'm at is currently hiring service advisors and their pay is around $750 less than mine. The advetisement stated "You don’t need to be an expert on cars or maintenance, just be passionate about delivering a five-star customer experience". So I need 4 years worth of training to become qualified to maintain and diagnose issues with how complicated the vehilces are, buy my own tools, destroy my body, deal with warranty and lose sleep because I can't remember if I missed to tourqe something for $750 more? yeah not happening, what makes it worse is that all other places are paying close to the same. Gonna start looking for an office job or something similar.

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      I try not to compare to other jobs but it’s hard not too. Mechanics get screwed, especially flat rate.

  • @Bimbo-Balls
    @Bimbo-Balls 4 месяца назад

    Start your own business. That’s what a capitalist economy is all about.

  • @SusiesRepeat
    @SusiesRepeat 4 месяца назад

    My comment is late, I feel for all mechanics out there, there is no moral justification for the way mechanics are treated, with what they put their bodies through, the outlay in tools, piss poor pay, etc, etc ,etc.

  • @JR-pt7lg
    @JR-pt7lg 4 месяца назад

    It’s not wages. The real reason is not mentioned because no one can see it.

  • @hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987
    @hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987 4 месяца назад

    I have the shorter capri tools breaker bar and the flex is ridiculous. I dont trust it and it convinced me to not buy anymore of Capri tools and went back to my old duralast breaker bar

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Yup. I’ve since replaced that breaker bar when it broke. When I need the torque i just use a 3/4 extendable ratchet now.

  • @1FiftyOverland
    @1FiftyOverland 4 месяца назад

    I was a Ford Gas and Diesel master Technician. I had to fight to get to $30/hr when they are charging $180 plus door rate. Needless to say, I left the industry after 14 years. Job i have now pays less per hour but has way better benefits and a pension.

  • @jasondavis1502
    @jasondavis1502 4 месяца назад

    Mechanics have been over paid for years. Ppl tired of getting screwed on price to fix car and the sabatoge that most mechanics perform to get "return business". Lack of integrity has destroyed this industry as with most.

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Mechanics have been underpaid for decades. The shops however tended to do just fine for decades or make a killing. I’m sure there are shady shops still that make shit up for return work, but a lot of the time, they are being straight forward. I work on semi trucks, so idk the automotive environment exactly.

  • @rickbar123
    @rickbar123 4 месяца назад

    America is an anti-labor toilet.

  • @garygardner9677
    @garygardner9677 4 месяца назад

    Being a mechanic is the only job I can think of where you have to invest a significant part of your income to purchase the tools to do your job.I retired from turning wrenches years ago. Automotive mechanic is a dieing career choice. Just as TV repairmen have disappeared, vehicle technicians are headed down the same path. I also made sure that my son didn't become a mechanic. He's pursuing a PhD in genetic engineering

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Mechanics as a trade are not dying. It’s clearly an essential skill for cars, trucks and equipment. Being an automotive technician is turning into a mess however, and possibly a specialized job only soon.

  • @LanceStoddard
    @LanceStoddard 4 месяца назад

    The US has too many car dealers. They can't make enough on new cars, so they squeeze what they can on parts and service. The Japanese companies do not over dealer their products in the US. Each dealer has a protected territory, so they don't undercut each other.

  • @Penguin545
    @Penguin545 4 месяца назад

    The skills that I learned is a mechanic have been invaluable, and have laid a solid foundation for career that will actually pay me well (as a commercial electrician😂)

  • @bradlopez3681
    @bradlopez3681 4 месяца назад

    There is never a labor shortage there is a wage shortage

  • @MadeInMichigan
    @MadeInMichigan 4 месяца назад

    25 bucks an hour is only 50k/yr. 20 yrs ago it was OK money. Now it's not. Inflation has affected everything except wages. Isn't that strange? The cost of everything but labor has risen dramatically. The law of supply and demand always applies, but what could cause that? It would seem there's an excess of supply on the labor side of the equation. But how can that be? With all the people complaining about wages vs cost of living, that would mean there's a steady supply of labor that's happy to work for peanuts. Yes, very strange indeed. I guess it's just a complete mystery. One which can never be solved.

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Worlds backwards and confusing. Nothing makes sense. 🤷‍♂️

  • @nvragn
    @nvragn 4 месяца назад

    Dam I'm up in Canada and a 30 plus years as a heavy truck mechanic and most of my career at the dealerships I switched to a fleet to wrap it up and we are right around 39 to 42 per hr. Even that is nothing crazy by the time you buy the tools. Ya I'm a bit spoiled but I'm right at 60 grand in tools. The only reason I know that is I went thru the big D a year ago. Anyway I'm going to check out your channel 👍 🇨🇦 🔧

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      30 years! Hope you got all your digits yet. Cheers to the neighbors up north. 🍻

    • @nvragn
      @nvragn 4 месяца назад

      @@Themiddleclassmechanic decent ty for the response. Ya still got em not sure about my serewpals lol. I will definitely check out your channel 👍 🇨🇦 🔧

  • @Alss383
    @Alss383 4 месяца назад

    Tesla pays their techs hourly but they have FRT times so you have to produce at least 70% of your pay or fall into other productivity metrics in order to avoid being marked off track .

  • @Alss383
    @Alss383 4 месяца назад

    Pay hourly. Too many games are played with flat rate.

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Hourly is the only way. Flat rate is a scam.

    • @Alss383
      @Alss383 4 месяца назад

      @@Themiddleclassmechanic I know a Mercedes benz Autonation dealer that pays Master tech level guys $40 an hour but they can't keep good people because they're disrespectful and they don't care about running the dealership properly. $40 hour doesn't add up if techs can't make hours but everyone up front makes the money.

  • @illtryanything5264
    @illtryanything5264 4 месяца назад

    Imagine a shop that pays the best (talking serious wages as it is a complex field), and has the best techs in the city. Imagine a shop where you don't have to wait 3 weeks for a serious issue - an issue that leaves you without a car. It can be better for a dealer to make a little on a lot of business - especially since every service visit is a potential long term new customer.

  • @g0tsp33d
    @g0tsp33d 4 месяца назад

    EX-mechanic here! NOT GONNA START AT WHAT MCDONALDS PAYS. LOL.

  • @auxmike718
    @auxmike718 4 месяца назад

    Remember these are STARTING pay! Based on that, it’s pretty good. Work for a proper dealership and you’ll never have to weld. PA is a low wage state. Come to Long Island to make the real money!

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      Cost of living adjusted, I’m willing to bet Long Island is way higher than Pa. I use all the New York license plates I see in Pa as evidence.

    • @auxmike718
      @auxmike718 4 месяца назад

      @@Themiddleclassmechanic oh yes! Ridiculously expensive and run by incompetent liberals. You choose; higher salaries, higher costs of living or the opposite in PA. You can’t win, man!

  • @naenre21
    @naenre21 4 месяца назад

    I make $23/hour now filling bags of milk powder plus $1.50/hour differential for night. Schedule is violate but it's 22% more than I used to make driving CDL for a small company and double what I made 8 years ago starting in trucking. For everything needed, $2 an hour isn't worth all the headaches. Plus now I'm in shape! You also have to keep in mind...most people don't leave jobs...they leave MANAGEMENT. Or bad work culture. Trucking has horrible work culture.

  • @Bearzo23
    @Bearzo23 4 месяца назад

    The shop I have used charged $165/hr. How much are the mechanics getting paid?

  • @stavey1123
    @stavey1123 4 месяца назад

    Aircraft mechanics are having exactly the same issue

  • @ML-lg4ky
    @ML-lg4ky 4 месяца назад

    Learn and prefect the craft and take the risk and start your own business.. no risk no reward fellas.

  • @ItsBarnabyJones
    @ItsBarnabyJones 4 месяца назад

    Well then wtf are we suppose to do then men? We want good pay and still have a job that makes us feel like men. What do yall think the best “trade” is to get into with the way this country is going?

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      If I had a definite answer I’d probably head that direction. The world needs mechanics. I’m going solo and mobile sooner than later, but I’m consider hvac or commercial refrigeration. Lot of money there too.

    • @ItsBarnabyJones
      @ItsBarnabyJones 4 месяца назад

      @@Themiddleclassmechanic Problem is that i think i would be genuinely interested in being a mechanic but MOST videos online are about why NOT to do it, all the negative, i read the comments and forums etc, don't do it b/c of this and that. So, most content i find is just not very inspiring you know, i feel like every industry no matter what has its issues, but i'm in a position where i need to change my career, I'm a father family of 5 and i have to support them, i figured being a mechanic would do the trick and i wouldn't hate my life everyday going to work. I don't mind being dirty and sweaty and pushing through the hard work, i just want something steady and reliable to support my family and be comfortable, don't care about being "rich". ya feel me? Thanks

    • @Themiddleclassmechanic
      @Themiddleclassmechanic 4 месяца назад

      There IS good money to be made as a mechanic. Diesel, heavy equipment, forklifts, etc. with knowledge can make $40/hr or more, not all places suck either. Gotta hunt or go solo.

  • @bradburbage8558
    @bradburbage8558 4 месяца назад

    I tell everyone not to be an auto tech. I made more in the 90s than today. No respect.

  • @onetransmission7871
    @onetransmission7871 4 месяца назад

    Only way is to join together union style and tell dealers and shops what we will charge them to fix something. Call a plumber or electrician to fix something in your home and they tell you what it will cost. Their job isn’t 1% of what they want us to do. They will destroy all mechanics with their phony "flat rate". Now is the time. If warranty pays 1.2 i need 2.0 minimum. Let's get everybody together now. After 56 years I'm out of it finally. Younger guys need to organize now.

  • @TheProdigalCat
    @TheProdigalCat 4 месяца назад

    $100,000/yr goes as far today as $65k did in 2019.

  • @olivergoncalves1217
    @olivergoncalves1217 4 месяца назад

    you can make more changing oil from your home garage.

  • @kevinlatulippe6944
    @kevinlatulippe6944 4 месяца назад

    Most mechanics shops charge 120 to 150 per hour and could afford to pay their mechanics 50 per hour and sooner or later they will have to cause nobody wants to do that work anymore

  • @deanyanko3326
    @deanyanko3326 4 месяца назад

    guess what an independent lawn cutter makes an hour $60.oo Independent mobile mechanic ?

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin 4 месяца назад

    There is only a shortage at the wages shops are willing to pay. If they pay more they have more than enough job applicants.