Right Choice

There are many different factors to consider when choosing a career path after college. To determine the right occupation a person should consider their interests, for example, the time they need to be in school, expected salary, type of work, and the potential job growth. Once a person has figured out their skills and expectations, the process of exploring career paths can begin. In addition, to narrowing down options include, educational requirements, potential salary and exploring interest and skills. If there is the potential to climb the corporate latter and move up, it can make the transition from a student to a professional a lot easier. The diesel industry offers a wide range of employment. Different locations and careers are offered all around the world. The potential to grow is always present when it comes to employees that want to succeed and become more then just entry-level employees. Although the idea to explore new career choices after college is not critical, staying at a current job can prove to be more favorable because the benefits compensate the disadvantages of moving to a new work place.

A diesel mechanic is a fulfilling job that has a wide range of areas like truck leasing, renting, freight trucking, parts wholesaling, fleet repairs, servicing, and specialized freight transportation. Public transportation is also one of the main and growing industries today. There are a variety of factors that can affect technician’s earnings if the decision is made to go in to the diesel technician profession full time. For example, depending on the type of employment or company, whether it’s a fleet dealer or a repair shop, the possibility of being paid commissions to supplement a base wage is likely. This type of pay depends on one major factor, if the work is available. Most shops that do not have work for their technicians send them home after a certain amount of time without pay. This does not mean that there are not company’s that pay an hourly wage. When working for one of these companies’ the technician eliminates the possibility earning less or potentially more then their base hourly pay, not including any overtime or holidays worked. A technicians pay is a very important factor to consider when taking into mind the costs of technical schools and tools.

Automotive schools can be extremely expensive and may require temporary relocation. In San Diego there is only one school that offers diesel technician training, Miramar College. This school offers various classes and even the opportunity to obtain an associates degree. This training is very inexpensive compared to a school the UTI, which can cost thousands in tuition and housing each year. Since the closest campus for diesel programs besides Miramar College is in Nevada, relocation may have to be considered. Another major expense for a technician is tools. Tools are what can be a extremely important factor when seeking employment. Companies like Snap On