Many individuals repair automobiles as a hobby or just because it’s necessary at a given time. But if you have a passion for it, why not earn a living doing what you love? Heavy vehicle mechanics repair and maintain vehicles and equipment powered by diesel. This may include farm equipment, tractor-trailer rigs, large cranes, construction [...]
The numbers don’t lie. In 2016, which is the last year information is available, the country’s roads were full of heavy vehicles. In fact, there were more than 8.7 million single-unit trucks, 2.7 million tractor-trailers, and nearly 1 million buses, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation. And these vehicles did a [...]
Whenever a car problem arises, individuals rely on their mechanics to quickly and conveniently diagnose and repair the issue. A mechanic, however, can be a car owner’s worst nightmare or best friend. While all mechanics can diagnose problems and make repairs, not all have the ability to keep customers coming back for help with their [...]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for qualified automotive service technicians and mechanics will increase by at least 6% over the next decade. For those seeking a career in the automotive field, a formal education ensures that they are ready to compete for preferred positions. How can job seekers use formal education [...]
Anyone who has lived in Virginia for a year or so knows it’s hot and steamy in the summer and cold in the winter. Don’t even think of moving here and not ensuring that you have an adequate heating and cooling system in your residence HVAC Industry: Busy Year-Round in Virginia As you might expect, [...]
When it comes to finding a stable career field, HVAC is one area where you can feel comfortable knowing that it will remain constant and that you’ll be providing an essential service to your customers. Heating and air conditioning are vital for the well-being and comfort of people everywhere. Someone getting started in a HVAC [...]
The USS Gerald R. Ford is an aircraft carrier unlike any other. According to the U.S. Navy, the ship can carry the military’s most sophisticated aircraft. It produces enough electricity to allow it to remain at sea longer than any of its predecessors. It has unmatched warfighting capabilities and is engineered to do more to [...]
For welders, their hands and their eyes are their most important tools they can ever have. They need to be able to inspect closely and to single out the smallest details. They also need to be able to get their hands into to various positions to weld parts together. Fortunately, eyesight is easy to rectify. [...]
Someone once said that a person could get more satisfaction from being a first-rate trucker than they can from being a tenth-rate executive. Maybe it’s because trucking isn’t just a career, it’s a way of life. The industry’s history dates back to before the 1930s. In 1933, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) formed to represent [...]
A revolution is taking place in the trucking industry. As aging male drivers retire, the demand for new drivers to take their place has not been met. As a result of this shortage, wages have been going up, with companies also offering attractive sign-on bonuses. But driving jobs still go unfilled. Increasingly, trucking companies are [...]
Heavy duty mechanics maintain, service, and repair heavy duty machines and vehicles used in transportation, construction, or farming industries. Examples include semi-trucks, bulldozers, buses, tractors, and cranes. Their primary duties include diagnosing parts, testing components, making repairs, and replacing parts. The nature of their work is characterized by heavy lifting, working in awkward positions, and [...]
Do you enjoy practical and manual work? Do you want to join a career where you could be paid for what you love? If you answered yes, becoming a heavy vehicle mechanic might help you join the ranks of those who are paid to do what they love. Heavy vehicles using diesel engines are now [...]
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