Navy NEC · Engineering
744B Caterpillar Diesel Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Caterpillar Diesel Technician operates and maintains Caterpillar model 3126 diesel engines in Naval Special Warfare Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats. This technician performs maintenance and troubleshooting according to the manufacturer's technical manual or performance checklist.
Core Skills
- marine diesel engine maintenance
- caterpillar 3126 engine service
- engine inspection
- fuel system troubleshooting
- cooling system maintenance
- lubrication system service
- diesel fault diagnosis
- preventive maintenance
- technical manual use
- small boat powerplant repair
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines Certification
- ABYC Marine Diesel Engines Certification
Career Growth
- Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Test T4: Brakes
- T5 Suspension & Steering
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
Also Common
- EPA 609 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification
What the Work Involves
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Rail Car Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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