Big Iron Doctor from TikTok Talks About Issues in the Heavy Equipment Industry

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Wanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HERE Today's guest is Josiah Meiring, the Big Iron Doctor on TikTok. Josiah talks about the issues in the heavy equipment servicing industry, particularly how technicians are severely underpaid. He talks about when he worked at a John Deere dealership and why he left to be a mechanic, saying his diagnostic skills needed to improve. Josiah also shares advice on starting a business, saying it's really important to have proper training and certification. 00:00 Pipeline Equipment Experience 08:33 Working in Extreme Heat: Strategies 11:28 Pipeline Mechanic Opportunity: Higher Pay 18:44 Freelance Mechanic's Journey 22:04 Curiosity and Learning Mindset 30:53 Helping in Hurricane Aftermath 36:39 "Navigating Bootleg Software Challenges" 40:37 Understanding System Technology Reluctance 44:22 Applied Failure Analysis Explained 50:12 Exorbitant Repair Quotes Dispute 54:24 Equipment Maintenance: Big vs. Small Contractors 01:02:51 Minimum Tech Education Demand 01:07:51 Lack of Industry Standard Certification 01:12:56 Not a Truck Mechanic 01:14:19 Complex Truck Systems Challenges 01:19:43 Celebrating Everyday Fixers Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232