If you are an auto or diesel technician, negotiating pay for a new job or negotiating a raise can be a tough conversation. How do you sound confident but not overbearing, prepare yourself with the right information, and stand up for what you deserve? Here are some things to consider as you prepare to ask
Technician salary is a hot topic in the automotive and diesel industries. Historically, mechanics have been subjected to “grease monkey” misconceptions—portraying them as dirty and uneducated. There’s also a misconception that automotive and diesel technicians don’t have high earning potential, which is simply untrue. These misconceptions are doing nothing to help the ongoing technician shortage.
Diesel technicians play a crucial role in keeping the heavy-duty industry running smoothly. In this article, we dive into some statistics surrounding this important profession—exploring everything from job satisfaction to what diesel technicians look for in an employer. Whether you're considering a career as a diesel technician or simply interested in the trends shaping this
Guest Blog Post by Josh Arnold, Master Technician Have you ever looked at your toolbox filled to the brim with years of collecting tools, and thought about packing it all up and moving halfway across the states? Neither did I, until a job offer came across the table that would make me insane enough to
Technicians can now search pay rates across the country based on location, industry, type of shop, and years of experience. Recently, we conducted a survey to better understand the earning potential of technicians in different regions and throughout various stages of their careers. We received nearly 3,000 responses from across the U.S. The data
We asked technicians to send us their go-to TikTok accounts, and boy, did they deliver! Our community recommended a plethora of other engaging content. From lifestyle technicians to auto comedy, tips, tutorials, and beyond, here's a list of their top picks! Automotive & Diesel TikTok Creators that Technicians Love Check Engine Chuck LLC 386K Followers,
Whenever you’re starting to build your tool set for working on cars, it can be overwhelming to look at all the options. There are all different kinds of tools and they don’t all have an automotive label on them for easy identification. If you’re a new technician just starting out in the business, there are
Landing a role in the shop isn’t too difficult right now, but growing your career and taking it to the next level right now means making a lasting impression on the shop manager. Take it from me—I’ve hired four techs in the last two months, and probably hundreds since I founded my dealership back in
During a local shop visit, our marketing team asked a few technicians what advice they have for technicians who are new to the industry. They said things like, “Take the advice,” and “Keep an open mind.” We turned their advice into a TikTok that currently has over 73k views and 200 comments. Then we thought,
Hi there, WrenchWay readers! Team Fullbay is checking in for a guest blog. A few months ago, we released the third edition of our State of Heavy-Duty Repair, and we thought we’d share some of the most interesting technician-related findings from the data. This blog isn’t exhaustive (just exhausting, ha ha), but it should give
