The economy is still slow and just recently fuel prices have really started to increase again. This does mean some people will not drive their cars as much. However, as a whole it is really beneficial for mechanics. Let me explain why.
First, more people will be looking to repair their cars and trucks rather than buying new ones if they break down. A small percentage of the population tries to service and maintain their vehicles on their own, but most people still have their vehicles repaired by mechanics. This is especially true with late model cars and trucks where the technology is simply too advanced for your average, un-trained person to diagnose and repair vehicles on their own. This is where fully trained, licensed mechanics really shine. This is also why mechanic careers are on the rise and you can expect decent employment even in this slow economy.
Diesel and heavy equipment mechanics will really have great opportunities. The machines these technicians work on are even more expensive than regular passenger cars and light trucks. This makes it even more likely that they will be repaired rather than replaced. It also means it is much more important to pay for routine maintenance on this equipment. I just saw a post over at Diesel Mechanic Info that showed some diesel mechanic jobs are offering salaries over $70,000! That's a great salary for a mechanic in any economy, especially the slow one we're experiencing right now.
Some of the jobs they posted were really quite interesting. But it sounds like a lot of these jobs either require or highly encourage that you attend mechanic school if you want to be considered for the positions. This makes some sense, after I thought about it...These are expensive machines and they want to make sure that the mechanics that work on their trucks and equipment are the most qualified that they can get. Formal training helps show this, as does becoming ASE certified.
If you're a mechanic looking for work, I suggest you check out Diesel Mechanic Info's job board to find the best job you can!
First, more people will be looking to repair their cars and trucks rather than buying new ones if they break down. A small percentage of the population tries to service and maintain their vehicles on their own, but most people still have their vehicles repaired by mechanics. This is especially true with late model cars and trucks where the technology is simply too advanced for your average, un-trained person to diagnose and repair vehicles on their own. This is where fully trained, licensed mechanics really shine. This is also why mechanic careers are on the rise and you can expect decent employment even in this slow economy.
Diesel and heavy equipment mechanics will really have great opportunities. The machines these technicians work on are even more expensive than regular passenger cars and light trucks. This makes it even more likely that they will be repaired rather than replaced. It also means it is much more important to pay for routine maintenance on this equipment. I just saw a post over at Diesel Mechanic Info that showed some diesel mechanic jobs are offering salaries over $70,000! That's a great salary for a mechanic in any economy, especially the slow one we're experiencing right now.
Some of the jobs they posted were really quite interesting. But it sounds like a lot of these jobs either require or highly encourage that you attend mechanic school if you want to be considered for the positions. This makes some sense, after I thought about it...These are expensive machines and they want to make sure that the mechanics that work on their trucks and equipment are the most qualified that they can get. Formal training helps show this, as does becoming ASE certified.
If you're a mechanic looking for work, I suggest you check out Diesel Mechanic Info's job board to find the best job you can!