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Diesel Mechanic positions are worldwideDiesel Mechanic positions are worldwide. Having an automotive mechanic background for this trade is essential. Diesel engines are stronger and more efficient than gasoline engines. This brings demand and we know what that means…more money to make. This skill is a good one! This career can be very rewarding. Majority of all big businesses use diesels. Here are some examples of diesel mechanic locations: FedEx, UPS, U.S. Government, and Textile companies, companies who specialize in Logistics, Race teams, Maritime Industry and many more. Many new opportunities are developing due to the constantly changing transportation demands. If you find working around trucks exciting, especially the big rigs, and if you like their size, their power, their speed, and you appreciate the engineering of these machines, then being a diesel mechanic will be a very good fit. Increasingly, diesel technicians must be versatile enough to adapt to customers' needs and to new technologies. The work on these vehicles is becoming more technical. It is normal for technicians to perform all kinds of repairs, working on a vehicle's electrical system one day and doing major engine repairs the next. As stated earlier diesel maintenance is becoming increasingly complex, as more electronic components are used to control the operation of an engine. For example, microprocessors now control and manage fuel injection and engine timing, increasing the engine's efficiency. Also, new emissions standards may require mechanics to retrofit engines with emissions control systems, such as emission filters and catalysts, to comply with pollution regulations. More and more technicians and shops, are moving to laptops and hitech diagnosis equipment to diagnose problems and adjust engine functions. These days its essential to know how to use diagnosis equipment. You will be using it through out your career from now on. More and more big industry leaders are going for efficiency, and diesel trucks are becoming more and more efficient too. The median pay is from 40,000 a year to 65,000. Most techs start around 15.00 to 18.00 an hour. We have diesel techs in our database who earn 40.00 an hour! As you gain your experience you will be sharpening your skills and staying certified. This will have a direct effect on your income. The outlook looks great for diesel technicians, worldwide work for those who have the skills. For those of you who complete formal training the opportunities look great. For those of you who do not complete formal training, competition will be tough, work smart and get certified. The future looks good for big business transportation. Diesels have continued to show efficiency and big industries love efficiency. A diesel technician is very capable of repairing just about anything that has a diesel engine, which means you are wanted just about everywhere.
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