Deisel tech first year tools?!

[SHolt]

Some dealerships will do "Job Shadowing" for people interested in getting into the field. Just call and ask, and they'll schedule you for a shift working with a tech and helping him out. I did one at CAT when I started in school, and it was a good time. They weren't hiring at the time, but the guy I worked with was recommending me to the shop manager at the end of the day.

Awesome thanks man I'll look into that I didn't even think of that!!

 

[ChevyZ71]

I just started working for international about 3 months ago. If you decide to go there, torx and 13mm fasteners are extremely common. I find a long 1/2" ratchet is great for oil drain plugs, a 36" pry bar for getting wheels on and off of hubs, a good flashlight is an absolute must, especially for inspections. Good luck [emoji106] [emoji481]

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[youngunn2008]

I just started working for international about 3 months ago. If you decide to go there, torx and 13mm fasteners are extremely common. I find a long 1/2" ratchet is great for oil drain plugs, a 36" pry bar for getting wheels on and off of hubs, a good flashlight is an absolute must, especially for inspections. Good luck [emoji106] [emoji481]

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Yes a long handle flex head 1/2" ratchet is essential for drainplugs, good call

 

[powerstroker]

A coolant vac fill tool is also something to look into. Fixing coolant leaks could be an entry level task and there's no better way to fill a cooling system than with a vac fill.

 

[SHolt]

I was recomended to buy a good flex head 1/2" drive ratchet. Would this be a good one to buy?
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000I1..._UL115_SR115,115_&refRID=1D9X5ZD2C6AFP7JV6P63

 

[Empty Pockets]

I just checked HJE. You might consider these:

http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/flex-head-ratchet-knurled-grip-10-5-8.html

http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/1-2-drive-armstrong-flex-ratchet-88-tooth.html

http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/ratchets-1-2-drive-26390.html

 

[youngunn2008]

I was recomended to buy a good flex head 1/2" drive ratchet. Would this be a good one to buy?
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000I1..._UL115_SR115,115_&refRID=1D9X5ZD2C6AFP7JV6P63

Looks pretty good.

 

[nutsnbolts]

Start with a good well rounded set so you can do the basic stuff they start you off with. From there show a genuine interest to learn and buddy up with the master techs. Ask them what you need. How I built my tools set was like this. I was paired up with a mentor in an apprenticeship. He had no issues with me using his tools. If I borrowed something three times, I put it high on the priority list and bought it.

That is a great system!