Diesel Mechanic School Near Cedar Park, TX

During the 45-week diesel mechanic program, get training that mirrors the real world to prepare you for what to expect in the field.⁷ Learn from our instructors, who have years of experience diagnosing and repairing diesel vehicles!

David Hopf, a diesel program graduate, talks about his time at our diesel school. “My favorite part about going to school was all the hands-on experience,” David says. “I was never one for just sitting there getting a textbook thrown at me.”

He continues to discuss his experience working in the field. “This industry is constantly in need of technicians. It's a very smart move to make.”

A certification many diesel technicians pursue is the ASE certification. ASE stands for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, which sets the standard for vehicle repair, service and parts distribution. To get certified, diesel technicians need to have two years of experience and pass the ASE exam.

Graduates of UTI’s Diesel Technology program can have their training count as one of the two years of experience required to test for ASE certification.¹⁶

The diesel mechanic training program is designed to help you build your diesel knowledge from the ground up. Just like starting out in any industry, our grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles. Over time, technicians may advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷

Entry-level jobs include:

• Diesel technician.
• Heavy equipment repair technician.
• Power generation technician.
• Agriculture technician.

Advanced diesel technician jobs include:

• Mobile diesel mechanic.
• Master technician.
• Fleet manager.
• Shop foreman.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the United States was $58,970 as of May 2023.²⁹ Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

Book a tour to explore our campus and diesel labs in person! Meet our instructors and learn more about the programs we offer. Follow these directions to get to UTI Austin:

1. Head southeast toward Brushy Creek Road. (187 feet) (187 feet)
2. Drive from Route 183 South, West Parmer Lane, Scofield Ridge Parkway and West Howard Lane to Austin. (14.3 miles)
1. Turn left onto Brushy Creek Road. (0.4 miles)
2. Turn right onto South Cougar Avenue. (0.1 miles)
3. Continue onto Brushy Creek Loop. (0.3 miles)
4. Use the left 2 lanes to take the Texas 183A South ramp. (0.4 miles)
5. Merge onto Route 183A South. (1.4 miles)
6. Use the right 2 lanes to take the Texas 45 Toll East exit. (1.3 miles)
7. Merge onto Texas 45 East/Texas 45 Toll. (0.5 miles)
8. Use the right 3 lanes to take the exit toward Parmer Lane. (0.8 miles)
9. Merge onto North FM 620. (0.1 miles)
10. Turn right onto West Parmer Lane. (5.5 miles)
11. Turn left onto Burnet Road/Mopac Service Road. (0.4 miles)
12. Use the right lane to stay on Burnet Road/Mopac Service Road. (0.4 miles)
13. Turn right at Scofield Ridge Parkway. (144 feet)
14. Turn right onto Scofield Ridge Parkway. (1.2 miles)
15. Continue onto West Howard Lane. (1.3 miles)
16. Turn right onto McCallen Pass. (0.2 miles)
3. Turn left. (0.1 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

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