Navy NEC · Engineering
745B ALCO (251C) and General Motors EMD (645) Diesel Engine Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An ALCO and General Motors EMD Diesel Engine Technician operates ALCO 251C and General Motors EMD 645 diesel engines. This technician performs organizational or intermediate maintenance on the engines and their associated auxiliary equipment.
Core Skills
- large diesel engine maintenance
- emd 645 engine service
- alco engine maintenance
- auxiliary equipment repair
- diesel fuel system service
- engine inspection
- lubrication system maintenance
- cooling system repair
- mechanical troubleshooting
- powerplant preventive maintenance
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
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASE T2 Diesel Engines Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Test T4: Brakes
- T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Also Common
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
- 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.
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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