Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality
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Diesel Mechanics
Diesel Mechanics Diesel Mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles containing diesel engines. They often consult with customers or review work orders to determine their tasks for the day.
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Career Quiz
In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.
There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.
Ready? Let’s start!
| Question | Yes | Maybe | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Would you be interested in learning how to inspect and repair diesel engines? | |||
| Are you curious about the steps needed to perform basic maintenance on vehicles? | |||
| Do you think that you could follow a checklist when completing inspections? | |||
| Do you have the patience needed to explain complex things to people? | |||
| Are you an attentive individual who can detect small issues that others may overlook? | |||
| Do you feel comfortable communicating with others and calling people on the phone? | |||
| Are you prepared to work in an environment with excessive noise? | |||
| Are you willing to work long hours and occasionally put in overtime? |
Your Results
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Now count how many points you have.
After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.
Suitable Personality Type
People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. You can read more about these career personality types here.
Diesel Mechanics should be patient, as they often need to explain complex mechanical problems to non-technical people. Attentiveness is also useful in this career, as attentive people are more likely to detect issues that require repair during an inspection. Diesel Mechanics should also be comfortable working with others and communicating with customers, as they may need to keep customers updated on the progress of repairs.
Pros and Cons
Pros
You Have Independence and Freedom
Diesel Mechanics may need to follow work orders, but they often set their own pace and work on tasks in the sequence that they choose without direct supervision.
You Get to Stay Fit
Diesel Mechanics are on their feet most of the day and constantly dealing with heavy equipment and components, which helps keep you in shape.
There Are Limited Educational Requirements
While many employers prefer some type of postsecondary education, some employers hire junior-level employees directly out of high school.
You Could Become a Regular Mechanic
The skills that Diesel Mechanics develop are transferable to other mechanic jobs, such as working at a local auto body shop.
Cons
Noisy Working Conditions
Diesel Mechanics often work in garages and shops where excessive noise is a common part of the working conditions.
Potentially Unsafe Conditions
Diesel Mechanics are occasionally exposed to dangerous conditions, as they work with equipment that could result in injuries.
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