1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Diesel Mechanic do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Public Transportation
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What is your job title?
Diesel Mechanic
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I work for the Pace: public transportation company as a diesel mechanic. The company operates public transit buses throughout the Chicago suburb area. We have 17 different hubs or locations throughout Chicagoland. To the best of my knowledge, my company employs about 4,000 employees.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
About 5 Years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40 Hrs a Week
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
As a diesel mechanic, I review different maintenance problems that may arise and occur with a specific transit bus. I sweep and clean the inside, I run the transit bus through the car wash, I go through all basic diagnostics regarding bus operation; including filling washer fluid, replacing window washers, checking oil levels, checking coolant system, tire pressure, brakes, etc. I review the problems and go forward to resolve an issue and fix the problem.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$53,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
55000
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list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
3 Weeks Paid Vacation, 10 Sick Days, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO Health and Dental Insurance.
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I currently feel well compensated at my current position.
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes, my job includes working with other mechanics with diagnostic problems and operations on a daily basis. I enjoy working with people; so therefore it is something I really do enjoy about my job.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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2 Income
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4 Work Environment - co-workers
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5 Work Environment - supervisors
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3 Benefits
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1 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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8 The actual "work" you do at your job
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6 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would recommend them check out different mechanic schools in their area; check out the programs and school recognition. When attending school, try to find one that has a curriculum of at least 50% hands-on instruction. This method of approach is very important, because the hands-on approach offers a clearer understanding of the position.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
I feel that if a person would like to pursue a position like mine, they definitely would need to have a interest in mechanics or auto repair, technical skills are a plus because half of today's work is integrated with computers and electronics.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
In this position you would need at least a technical degree in diesel mechanics, which is an associates degree. Also when the degree is completed; then a few years of training and working in the field helps for the individual to be successful in their job.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
The advice I would offer them is that if they are really interested in this line of work, then for them to listen attentively to other experts about the field; so that you may learn some useful information. Also to apply yourself 110%. This line a work should be your passion, a love for your work.
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