What is diesel mechanics?

Get your hands dirty and get ready for a great career! Diesel mechanics inspect, keep up and repair diesel engines for car dealerships, private garages and repair shops. read more

Diesel service technicians (also known as diesel technicians) and mechanics inspect, repair, and overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engine. Work Environment Diesel service technicians and mechanics usually work in well-ventilated and sometimes noisy repair shops. read more

Work location: Most diesel mechanics work indoors in repair shops however at some shops they sometimes work outdoors with large vehicles. Some repair shops are well-lighted and ventilated. Diesel mechanics occasionally repair vehicles at a job site or on the road. read more

Some unfortunate people know how complicated life becomes when a much-needed car breaks down, especially in the peak of rush-hour traffic. Now imagine how difficult things can be when mechanical woes force truckers and their goods to stop trucking, or sideline packed public buses. read more