Navy NEC · Engineering
780B Cummins and Steyr Diesel Engines Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Cummins and Steyr Diesel Engines Technician operates and maintains Cummins QSB5.9 and 6.7 engines and Steyr SE266RK40 engines. The technician performs organizational or extensive intermediate maintenance and overhaul on these engines and their associated auxiliary equipment.
Core Skills
- diesel engine diagnostics
- engine overhaul procedures
- fuel system service
- lubrication system maintenance
- cooling system repair
- mechanical measurement tools
- auxiliary equipment maintenance
- preventive maintenance planning
- technical manual use
- engine performance testing
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 Medium/Heavy Truck T2 Diesel Engines
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- ASE Medium/Heavy Truck T2 Diesel Engines
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
- ASE Medium/Heavy Truck T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Also Common
- ASE Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair G1
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
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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