Congratulations! What a coincidence that I left the dealership life to fleet service a few months before you. Best decision ever career wise! I'm glad your advancing and enjoying what you do. I feel fleet service renewed my love for the mechanic field in seeing the fruits of my labor first hand, when I help a driver get up and running. I hope the young guys see there are other sectors in the automotive field to make a living in.
Congrats Nick, glad to see you’re thriving in the fleet world! It’s been awesome to see your journey not only on RUclips, but your progression in your automotive career! You deserve this man, happy for you! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Congrats man 🎉 You inspired me to make a career switch. Ive been a web designer/marketing (drained and unhappy). All my homies are mechanics and excited ill be starting an apprenticeship program as an entry level diesel tech 🤙🏼
Congrats bro, I was on second shift when I first switched to the heavy truck side for 2.5 years. I actually liked it until having a kid, was fortunate to finally switch to days. Good luck in your new position 🤙🏻
Damn just discovered your channel and i need to get out of the dealer technician world pretty much in the position you were in in your older videos just on the honda side but im stuck
Check your local government agency's. Usually there is a site that has all local government jobs and you can pick mechanic jobs. When they open up, you get alerted and just upload your credentials and resume. Government mechanic jobs usually pay better, have a pension, and have government perks. Best wishes.
That’s awesome Nick! We are all proud of you. I’m 21 and my first job at 17 was as an Equipment Mechanic I worked on light duty. I took a few years off but am back in school at my local community college for automotive. I wanna become a EV specialist is my current goal. Any advice?
@@eliaslopes3882 yea will do an 3 year update video soon. I enjoyed working at the dealer a lot more but I don’t think I’ll leave since the pay and benefits are top notch for the work I have to do.
I appreciate these videos being really helpful in my situation. im currently 17 in high school, and still debating which automotive field i want to pursue and its a pretty tricky choice ngl. Not 100% sure if i want to work in diesel fleet or auto tech/ mechanic.
I rec going to diesel, you will make more money in the long run vs automotive, professionally speaking. They also go hand in hand so nothings stopping you from doing diesel for work and doing automotive for fun/hobby. From my experience, once you turn your passion or hobby into a career it becomes less of a passion/fun hobby since you are doing it everyday because you have to vs because you want to.
Congratulations on the achievement dude. I'm old and i just got back into automotive service and repair. I'm a T-TEN drop out. I left to drive trucks. Now im on week 3 as lead tech at a pepboys. I did 3 years at Lexus. Everything is exactly the same. Same BS just what you make of it. TF's 1234yf? Lol not as fun as i remember. Real cut throat and back stabby. Wish you the all best, dude. I hope to get my car to AVS soon.
Thanks man and yea the entire industry is pretty cut throat if you ask me. Wish it wasnt this way but sadly it is. Hell yea lmk when your going out there next! Just dialed in my build today ready to get back out there.
@@makaveli1803look up the requirement depending on your state/ county even if the job is not open. “TEE” Training, Experience, Education- plus what ever certs they require. Practice interviews and apply
Congrats! funny to see your transition in the heavy duty diesel side, bringing back memories good and bad 😅 I was a 2nd year auto apprentice and then left to go pump diesel fuel for more money, moved up quick as us auto guys typically do. I hated the road and mobile work myself, if you actually enjoy it you will never be out of a job that is for sure. As you have found the only way out of shift work is a lot of time in or more responsibility, definitely hit them up for more money frequently, you will be a crusty old dude with a shot back and knees doing annual inspections on the ground soon enough lol Now that I am licensed I desperately wish I stuck it out and got my auto as well so I would be dual licensed, much more options and puts you at the top of the list for a lot of places, the heavy diesel fleet is a young mans game, unless you can find a chill shop with lifts, haven't found that shop yet and if it exists there's probably a catch... Good luck and be safe, stay rested and keep all eyes open when on the road, had many close calls myself, scared the hell out of my family, tell the driver to be useful and watch your 6.
Depends on your job position there entry level mechanics are around $50 an hour, Bumper to bumper mechanics are at $61, I am not at $62 an hour as a sub foreman. Pay is based off your job title more than how many years you put in.
Congrats Nick...all that TTEN experience is paying off! You're set now, and you should have more time to play with your cars at Grange!
Hell yea taking her back to the dyno next week fingers crossed this time goes better.
Congrats man! Just found your channel a couple days ago because im considering becoming a mechanic, really enjoying the content!
Can be an awesome career if you make it one!
Congratulations! What a coincidence that I left the dealership life to fleet service a few months before you.
Best decision ever career wise! I'm glad your advancing and enjoying what you do. I feel fleet service renewed my love for the mechanic field in seeing the fruits of my labor first hand, when I help a driver get up and running. I hope the young guys see there are other sectors in the automotive field to make a living in.
Thanks I am so glad I looked beyond just working at the dealer, I was getting pretty fed up with it and only did it for 10 years.
Congrats Nick, glad to see you’re thriving in the fleet world! It’s been awesome to see your journey not only on RUclips, but your progression in your automotive career! You deserve this man, happy for you! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thanks Warren! Hope all is well with you out there!
Congrats man 🎉 You inspired me to make a career switch. Ive been a web designer/marketing (drained and unhappy). All my homies are mechanics and excited ill be starting an apprenticeship program as an entry level diesel tech 🤙🏼
Way. To. Go!! Awesome update and good to see you shining man.
Good things happen to good people
Amazing brother congratulations 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Congrats bro, I was on second shift when I first switched to the heavy truck side for 2.5 years. I actually liked it until having a kid, was fortunate to finally switch to days. Good luck in your new position 🤙🏻
Yea I honestly didnt mind nights, I prefer to sleep in vs waking up super early lol but its for the better.
Damn just discovered your channel and i need to get out of the dealer technician world pretty much in the position you were in in your older videos just on the honda side but im stuck
Once you get some good experience get out of there man! Better jobs for mechanics are out there.
Check your local government agency's. Usually there is a site that has all local government jobs and you can pick mechanic jobs. When they open up, you get alerted and just upload your credentials and resume. Government mechanic jobs usually pay better, have a pension, and have government perks. Best wishes.
Over 10yrs experience at this point, will do! Thank you
Congrats Nick! Happy for you man.
That’s awesome Nick! We are all proud of you. I’m 21 and my first job at 17 was as an Equipment Mechanic I worked on light duty. I took a few years off but am back in school at my local community college for automotive. I wanna become a EV specialist is my current goal. Any advice?
Been thinking about this move since you’ve made it almost 3 years. This week I have an interview. Fingers crossed but I’m nervous as hell lol
@@eliaslopes3882 yea will do an 3 year update video soon. I enjoyed working at the dealer a lot more but I don’t think I’ll leave since the pay and benefits are top notch for the work I have to do.
Bro. You the man. Congratulations on your promotion. 👍
Although I'm proud of you. I kind of missed your videos, bro. Congrats brother. I'll be praying for you.
Hell yeah! Congrats brother! Waiting to see if get a foreman position myself so this motivates me even more
Congrats & Dame 2 1/2 year I've been watching u & how time flies
Good work Nick!
Been following you for years from Vancouver Island!
Congrats Nick!!
Great Job Nick!!!
Congrats Nick most be nice to work the day shift!
The shift is great the traffic is brutal though!
Welcome to the diesel family. Easier to work on & more fun
Congratulations Nick
Doing good man. Congratulationz.
Really happy for you!
Great to see your videos again!
congrats on the promotion dude!
Congrats Buddy 🎉
I appreciate these videos being really helpful in my situation. im currently 17 in high school, and still debating which automotive field i want to pursue and its a pretty tricky choice ngl. Not 100% sure if i want to work in diesel fleet or auto tech/ mechanic.
I rec going to diesel, you will make more money in the long run vs automotive, professionally speaking. They also go hand in hand so nothings stopping you from doing diesel for work and doing automotive for fun/hobby. From my experience, once you turn your passion or hobby into a career it becomes less of a passion/fun hobby since you are doing it everyday because you have to vs because you want to.
Congrats on the new chapter! Becoming a Diesel Fleet Mechanic sounds exciting. We sent you an email, take a look.
Hell yeah brother long time coming 🎉
Congratulations!! Making moves🎉
Congrats brother! 🎉👏🍻
congrats nikko!!
Congrats bro !!!
Congrats man!
we moving up!!
Congrats dude big news!
Congrats!!
Congratulations 👍👍👍
Congratulations on the achievement dude. I'm old and i just got back into automotive service and repair. I'm a T-TEN drop out. I left to drive trucks. Now im on week 3 as lead tech at a pepboys. I did 3 years at Lexus. Everything is exactly the same. Same BS just what you make of it. TF's 1234yf? Lol not as fun as i remember. Real cut throat and back stabby. Wish you the all best, dude. I hope to get my car to AVS soon.
Thanks man and yea the entire industry is pretty cut throat if you ask me. Wish it wasnt this way but sadly it is. Hell yea lmk when your going out there next! Just dialed in my build today ready to get back out there.
Congratulations
Love to hear it!
Congratulations homeboy
Play the video “I’m the captain now” to the other techs when you clock in as foremen for the first time
Awesome! What do you think about somebody attempting a solo independent mobile diesel?
I think if you provide reliable and good service you can do pretty well.
congrats
Yes sir!
So what’s the pay? 150k
Utilities is the way to go. Day shifts 4/10 or 3/12. 100k to 130k
How does someone get into utilities?
@@makaveli1803look up the requirement depending on your state/ county even if the job is not open. “TEE” Training, Experience, Education- plus what ever certs they require. Practice interviews and apply
Hell yea
The real question is what’s the pay?
Next upgrade is a airplane mechanic
I don't know how I feel about that, I already hate the liability I have repairing on road vehicles, can't imagine the liability for aircrafts.
Is T-Ten worth it?
Pay?
Yes paid.
Pretty great man. Cheers and congratulations man. So stoked. 👊👍💪👊🔧🔩❤️
Congratulations, 100 miles commute in traffic that blows.
Follow , The Diesel Dog alot of info working on heavey line and fleet
Congrats! funny to see your transition in the heavy duty diesel side, bringing back memories good and bad 😅
I was a 2nd year auto apprentice and then left to go pump diesel fuel for more money, moved up quick as us auto guys typically do. I hated the road and mobile work myself, if you actually enjoy it you will never be out of a job that is for sure. As you have found the only way out of shift work is a lot of time in or more responsibility, definitely hit them up for more money frequently, you will be a crusty old dude with a shot back and knees doing annual inspections on the ground soon enough lol
Now that I am licensed I desperately wish I stuck it out and got my auto as well so I would be dual licensed, much more options and puts you at the top of the list for a lot of places, the heavy diesel fleet is a young mans game, unless you can find a chill shop with lifts, haven't found that shop yet and if it exists there's probably a catch...
Good luck and be safe, stay rested and keep all eyes open when on the road, had many close calls myself, scared the hell out of my family, tell the driver to be useful and watch your 6.
How much they pay hourly for a 2 year mechanic there and also in the position you are now ?
Depends on your job position there entry level mechanics are around $50 an hour, Bumper to bumper mechanics are at $61, I am not at $62 an hour as a sub foreman. Pay is based off your job title more than how many years you put in.
Congratulations bro ! Do you make more less money as a foreman? 🤔
A little more since you have more opportunities for overtime but the hourly pay is the same as what I was at.
Is a cdl required?
Depends where you work, For me it wasn't required upon being hired but must have within a given timeframe after that if you want to keep your job.
Hey nick I hate to ask but back to car instead diesel how much were you making when you were on mechanic car mechanic
When I left Toyota as a Toyota master/hybrid certified in 2021 I was at $31 flatrate and offered $34 when I quit
How much is the pay? $100k?
A little more. I cleared 100k my first year as an entry level tech.
@@LetsDriftMediaSHEEEESH been wanting to change shops
LM ANT
Good fucking shit
That's no a promotion that's called being the shops b och.
naw
Congratulations
congrats man!