Jobs related to trucks

Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels such as ethanol. Automotive service technicians’ and mechanics’ responsibilities have evolved from simple mechanical repairs to high-level technology-related work. The increasing sophistication of automobiles requires workers who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components while maintaining their skills with traditional handtools. As a result, automotive service workers are now usually called technicians rather than mechanics. (Service technicians who work on diesel-powered trucks, buses, and equipment are discussed in the Handbook section on diesel service technicians and mechanics. Motorcycle technicians—who repair and service motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and small all-terrain vehicles—are discussed in the Handbook section on small engine mechanics.)

Job Title: Welder (Steel MIG)

Job Summary:

Performs the duties of a STEEL MIG Welder, but under general supervision is required to perform any and all tasks as assigned by management based on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities to Include:

Performs the duties of a Steel MIG Welder on a daily basis is essential.

Job duties include but is not limited to structural welding and/or fitting of the craft/vehicle.

Self inspection of work performed to ensure that work meets the Quality requirements and specificiations.

Typical tools includes crescent wrench and wire cutters.

Must be able to work from Engineering drawings, sketches and follow written and verbal instructions.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Education:
High school graduate or equivalent experience.

Another job could be work at a specialty shop for custom 4x4s. You would be doing lifts, exhaust sytems, differential work front and rear and even simple oil and other fluid changes.

A Locking Rear Differential

A locking differential, diff-lock or locker is a variation on the standard automotive differential. A locking differential may provide increased traction compared to a standard, or "open" differential by restricting each of the two wheels on an axle to the same rotational speed without regard to available traction or differences in resistance seen at each wheel.

A locking differential is designed to overcome the chief limitation of a standard open differential by essentially "locking" both wheels on an axle together as if on a common shaft. This forces both wheels to turn in unison, regardless of the traction available to either wheel individually.

When the differential is unlocked (open differential), it allows each wheel to rotate at different speeds (such as when negotiating a turn), thus avoiding tire scuffing. An open (or unlocked) differential always provides the same torque (rotational force) to each of the two wheels, on that axle. So although the wheels can rotate at different speeds, they apply the same rotational force, even if one is entirely stationary, and the other spinning. (Equal torque, unequal rotational speed).

Triton v10 vs. The powerstroke diesel.

The Ford Powerstroke engine is produced by International - a world class diesel engine manufacturer. International produces medium to heavy trucks (semis) as well as heavy duty diesel engines to power these big trucks. So, there's a wealth of heavy duty diesel knowledge and experience that goes into the Ford Powerstroke diesel engine. Now, if gasoline is your preferred fuel, then the Triton V10 cranks out some impressive horsepower and torque numbers that are nearly comparable to a diesel engine. The Triton 6.8L V10 gas engine is basically a Triton 5.4L V8 engine with 2 more cylinders added. Equipped with 3 valves per cylinder and an advanced tuned air management system, the massive V10 cranks out 362 HP and 457 ft-lbs of torque - making it the most powerful gas engine offered in a full size truck!

Allthough the diesel offers better mileage the V10 can pull just as much and is $6,500 cheaper than the price of a truck with the diesel.