Careers Behind the Wheel
The Life of a HUMVEE Driver
"You can go anywhere and do anything with it. You could be traveling through four feet of snow and basically have nothing bother it. Normally we use HUMVEEs to block ramps for the highways. We do that because sometimes obviously the highways get snowed in. We use them to evacuate people from their vehicles. We use them to bring MREs out to soldiers that are out there and transport weapons if needed. Some have turrets, some do not. Some obviously are for combat missions and some are for supply missions. Some actually don't have tops, some have soft tops. So it actually depends on the mission and what you need. It takes a beating. It can give a beating. It transports. You can use it for anything. You can use it for supply; you can use it as a medical EVAC vehicle. So it's extremely versatile."
The Life of a HUMVEE Technician
"My name is Staff Sergeant Jeremiah McKinley. I am a 63 Bravo. HUMVEES. We maintain them. We do services to make sure that they're fully function mission-capable, so they can go out and do what they need to do for training and everything like that. My fellow soldiers depend upon my mechanical abilities to maintain that equipment, so that way they know when they go out to battle or they go out to training, their vehicle's not going to fail on them. And if they have a problem they know they can come to me and ask me, 'Hey, what's the problem with my vehicle? Can you help me out with this?' You know, it's just the sense of pride knowing you're helping out your fellow soldiers. It's a very fun vehicle to actually work on. When you're done working on a vehicle you have to go take it on a road test and they're just fun to be able to drive. You can go out in the woods, have a little fun with them. You know it's like a big four-wheel-drive truck."
Light Truck Technician
Automobile and light truck technicians diagnose, service, and repair cars, SUV's and light duty trucks.
The ASE light/truck technician series comprises 8 exams. Technicians must pass at least one exam to become certified in that particular area. Those who pass all 8 are ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians.
Alternate Fuels Technician
Alternate fuels technicians diagnose, service, and repair compressed natural gas vehicles.
Technicians must pass the ASE Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle test to become certified. The test contains questions on vehicle inspection, cylinder safety, leak testing and repairs, and more.
Repair/Refinish Technician
Collision repair and refinish technicians analyze and repair collision damage and correct paint finish damage.
The ASE Collision Repair and Refinish series includes 1 exam for paint refinishers and 3 exams for repair technicians. To become certified, technicians must pass one or more of the Collision Repair exams. Those who pass all 4 become ASE-Certified Master Collision Repair/Refinishing Technicians.
Engine Machinist
Engine machinists assemble gasoline and diesel engines in automobiles and trucks.
To become an ASE-certified engine machinist, individuals must pass 1 or more of 3 exams. Those who pass all three become ASE-Certified Master Engine Machinists.
Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
Medium/heavy truck technicians diagnose, service, and repair different systems of Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors.
The ASE medium/heavy series comprises 8 exams. Technicians must pass at least one exam to become certified in that particular area. Those who pass all 8 are ASE-Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians.
Engine Performance Specialist
Engine performance specialists diagnose drivability and emissions-related problems on automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks.
ASE offers an Advanced Engine Performance Specialist certification. To become certified, specialists must pass the advanced exam and be currently certified in the regular engine performance category.
Diesel Engine Specialist
Electronic diesel engine diagnosis specialists diagnose diesel engine performance problems on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
To become a certified electronic diesel engine diagnosis specialist, specialists must pass one exam and be currently certified in the regular Diesel Engines and Electrical/Electronic Systems categories.
