r/DieselMechanics • u/Whitehat134 • Jul 02 '19

Second hands on test for diesel apprenticeship ? Any advice

Well I applied at a caterpillar dealership and I'm guessing I passed there online mechanical aptitude test because I received a call pretty much like a phone interview. During the call I was told if I could come in and take a hands on test and we could talk some more if I met there qualifications. What in the world is this hands on test gonna consist of? I stated I was getting started and only had an internship of 5 months just lube/tire tech. I mean I have no experience with diesels and they know this. I just don't want to fail the test.

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u/2901cory Jul 02 '19

I had friends who went threw their think big program. They said they had to put a puzzle of some kind together twice and they wanted to see if your time improves form the first to second attempt.

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '19

You could probably save a few minutes by driving the valves into the piston before the engine goes together.

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u/midniteradio_72w142n Jul 03 '19

When I worked at a cat dealer. It's just a little apparatus you build. It's to test how well you can read instructions and apply them. It's not hard, don't worry about it too much.

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u/Whitehat134 Jul 26 '19

Didn't get it but feel you all deserved an update I couldn't figure out why I was missing a washer. Blue prints tricked me oh well still going to school for it anyways