r/DieselTechs

I’m curious for anyone who works as a garbage tech whether it’s municipality or normal business what’s it like? I always hear that the pay great and if youre working for a municipality they usually offer great benefits but what is it really like? I’m at a dealership and not often have I worked on a garbage trucks but the few times that I have I noticed that everything usually is pretty damn stuck on there? Any insight?

Hey all, I just got a new job that I am starting next week and I am extremely excited for. Tuesday I found out I am having a kid with my fiance. I am more curious on what you guys if/ when we're in similar situations in the trade what did you guys put in place or prioritize to get ready for your first kid while in the trade (we all know how crazy it gets). Also whats some advice for a new dad in the trade.

In about 2 weeks I’m going to take a Volvo electrical diagnostics class, and I was wondering how valuable Volvo certs were in the long run. I’ve had more time with Volvos at my dealership, so it’s my preferred truck, but I’ve been told the KW and Cummins certs are more valuable in the long run. I’m looking to move to AZ in a couple of years and just wanted to make sure it was the right call with Volvo lol.