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"Under the Hood: Unraveling the Diesel Technician Shortage" The magnitude of the diesel technician shortage in the United States is creating significant challenges for the transportation industry. With an estimated 80,000 job vacancies and an expected additional 28,000 openings each year until 2030, the gap between supply and demand is widening at an alarming rate. Technical colleges and other programs only produce 10,000 technicians annually, a number far too short to address the fleeting workforce. The diesel technician shortage is a pressing challenge for the transportation industry, with thousands of job vacancies and a widening gap between supply and demand. The complexities of modern vehicle subsystems, coupled with the evolving nature of a technician’s job, further exacerbate the issue. (c) Maintenance World #dieseltech #dieselmechanic #truckmechanic #heavyequipmentmechanic

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TECH TALK Building Confidence and Expertise in Heavy-Duty Technicians As heavy-duty technicians, our journey to mastery is a continuous process of growth and development. Just as in any profession, building confidence starts with taking small steps and making decisions, no matter how minor they may seem at first. Each successful repair, diagnosis, or troubleshooting session contributes to our expertise, self-assurance, and Motivation. However, we must also acknowledge that setbacks and unexpected challenges are inevitable in our line of work. It's through overcoming these obstacles that we truly sharpen our skills and become seasoned professionals in the field. Every problem solved, every hurdle crossed, adds another layer to our confidence and competence. So let's embrace the journey, starting with the small decisions and gradually working our way up to mastering the most complex tasks. With perseverance and dedication, we'll continue to elevate our skills and solidify our place as trusted experts in heavy-duty maintenance and repair. Duncan Nkhoma #HeavyDutyTechnicians #professionaldevelopment #ContinuousLearning

Understanding the Heavy-Duty Technician Shortage   The industry will be short an estimated 100K technicians by 2026. Understand the impact and mitigation strategies in the newest blog. https://lnkd.in/gNpFh_i5 #DieselMechanics #SkilledTrades #heavydutytechnician #semitruckmaintenance #IndustryCollaboration

It is no secret that automotive is facing an industry-wide technician shortage. Still, you might be making the problem worse for your shop than it needs to be. Here are three ways you may be making it harder to recruit new talent and retain the technicians on your team. https://lnkd.in/g6gdnY8e #motorage #autoservice #autorepair #automotive #technicians #technician #techshortage #technicianshortage

Over the weekend, I changed the tires and rotors on my car. It was a great reminder of the technical expertise and problem-solving abilities required in automotive maintenance. Hands-on projects like these are perfect for keeping my skills sharp and ready for any challenge in my role as a Senior Maintenance Technician. 🚗🔧 #Maintenance #TechnicalSkills #ContinuousImprovement

IMPORTANT NOTE:While this provides a general overview, it's crucial to prioritize safety and refer to the specific hot runner system's manual for detailed disassembly, reassembly, and testing procedures. Consider seeking professional assistance from a qualified technician if you're unsure about any steps or encounter unexpected complexities during the maintenance process.

Typically, determining the right number of technicians to have in your shop is referred to as the “vehicle-to-technician ratio.” But a group of fleet managers agrees that only using the number of vehicles in the fleet to determine your technician needs won’t get you to the right number. What do you think? ➡ https://loom.ly/uHORGhw #technician #fleettechnician #vehicles

Here is another cause of short circuit, open circuit, ground fault, even arc flash that needs to be addressed in EHAZOP. The goal is to address required measures to prevent the presence of such animals in electrical rooms. All penetrations through walls, roof, floor needs proper measure to prevent the entrance of rats, snakes or other animals to the rooms. The performance of the such measures needs to be inspected and followed up during operation.