Think… Heavy Duty Aftermarket

When thinking about the heavy duty industry, many only consider the service aspect.

The technical disciplines can be a gateway to a much broader career path

Many Careers to Choose FromTruckingLogistics Supply Chain Management Engineering Service TechniciansFleet MaintenanceImporting/ExportingThird Party LogisticsShipping/Receiving

It’s More Than A Job

Gateway career

Stable Industry Portable

Good Earnings Potential

In-Demand Skills

No Outsourcing

… and it is BIG!• The heavy duty aftermarket is a multi-billion

industry! • Employs hundreds of thousands of people.

• The industry is composed of companies that service, maintain, repair and replace heavy duty truck and trailer parts in heavy vehicle transportation. 

• Respect for the important role we play in our economy and society. We have a huge impact on daily lives.

• Good pay for challenging and interesting work.

What the industry can offer you:

• A wide range of technical and non-technical careers.

• Opportunities for advancement within the industry.

Apprenticeship Earn while you

learnA high quality postsecondary option

thatcombines on-the-job training with

technicaltraining.

Career Path Options

On-the-job trainingGet a foot in the door straight out of

high school.

What employers are looking for in employeesAbilities

Creativity and imagination Attention to detail Coordination and dexterity Visualization of the end product Organization

Personality traits Positive and professional attitude Good work ethic Patience Willingness to learn

How to prepare yourself for your future

Take related school courses and work hard

How to prepare yourself for your future

• Hobbies• Helping others• Extra-

curricular• Volunteering

Learn by doing

Investigate School/Workplace programs

How to prepare yourself for your future

• Job Shadowing• Cooperative Education

• Work Experience• School-to-Work

Career Choices

ChallengesTechnical skills require training

Good math & reading skillsGood communications skills

Great science and computer skillsOngoing training

Start a career in

the Heavy Duty

Aftermarket

Industry!