Diesel Mechanic School Near Union City, NJ: Get Training At UTI

Just a short drive from Union City, NJ, Universal Technical Institute's Bloomfield, NJ, diesel mechanic school offers a diesel school program that can be completed in 45 weeks.⁷ The curriculum blends practical lab work with instructor-led classroom and online learning to help equip students with the skills required for entry-level diesel industry positions.^1,18

UTI Bloomfield provides a Diesel Technology program that can take just 45 weeks to complete. It encompasses the fundamentals of diesel technology maintenance, diagnosis and repair. Students who successfully complete the program receive a certificate.

The diesel training program uses state-of-the-industry equipment to help students develop practical skills and critical thinking. Traits like consistency, curiosity and tenacity are valued in this field.

Skilled diesel technicians are in demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects more than 25,000 estimated average annual diesel technician job openings in the United States.⁴³

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the United States was $58,970 in May 2023.²⁹ This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

1. 1.Get on NJ-495 West in North Bergen from John F. Kennedy Boulevard (1.0 miles)
a. Head northwest on 45th Street toward Cottage Place (0.1 miles)
b. Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard (0.5 miles)
c. Slight left (0.1 miles)
d. Merge onto NJ-495 West via the ramp to NJ Turnpike (0.2 miles)



2. 2.Follow NJ-3 West to Allwood Road in Clifton. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield from NJ-3 West (9.4 miles)
a. Merge onto NJ-495 West (0.2 miles)
b. Use the right two lanes to take the NJ-3 West exit toward Sports Complex/Garden State Parkway (0.3 miles)
c. Continue onto NJ-3 West (signs for Clifton) (8.8 miles)
d. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield (427 feet)
e. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Allwood Road (75 feet)



3. 3.Take Broad Street to your destination in Bloomfield (1.4 miles)
a. Turn left onto Allwood Road (0.1 miles)
b. Turn left onto Broad Street (1.1 miles)
c. Turn left (0.1 miles)



Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI Bloomfield offers an Automotive Technology program that emphasizes hands-on learning.¹⁸ Throughout a 51-week training program, students can build the key technical skills that are typically desired for entry-level roles in the industry.⁷ Graduates earn certificates.

UTI Bloomfield's Welding Technology program, spanning 36 weeks, provides training in the four main arc welding processes. It helps prepare students for potential job opportunities in the welding industry. Graduates earn certificates.

Students at UTI Bloomfield can take advantage of our services designed to help them find housing options close to campus. Contact our campus Student Services Director to learn about independent housing options.

UTI Bloomfield's Financial Aid department provides valuable assistance to students throughout the FAFSA process. We strive to help students uncover other potential sources of funding that can reduce the impact of trade school tuition costs such as:

• Scholarships and grants¹⁰
• Student loans

Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.