Diesel Mechanic School Near Georgetown, TX

With our diesel mechanic training, you can pursue your interests and gain meaningful training for the industry. Our goal during the 45-week program is to help you feel confident in your skills and prepare for a career.⁷

David Hopf, a diesel program graduate, found value in his time at UTI. “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.”¹⁸

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.”

Diesel technicians can benefit from getting ASE certified. ASE is short for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, which sets the standard for vehicle repair, service and parts distribution. The ASE exam offers a certification for diesel technicians to showcase their technical expertise. 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

Graduates of UTI programs like the one at the Austin, TX, trade school have gone on to work in various industries that benefit from employing trained diesel mechanics. These industries include:

• Trucking and transportation
• State and local governments
• Diesel automotive repair & maintenance

Going through diesel mechanic training can help open doors to exciting job opportunities for technicians. 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.

Did you know? 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.

Want to check out our labs and classrooms up close? You can book a tour to see our campus in person! Meet our instructors and learn more about the programs we offer. Follow these directions to get to UTI Austin:

1. Get on I-35 South from West University Avenue and South I-35 Frontage Road (1.8 miles)
1. Head south on South Rock Street toward West 9th Street. (0.2 miles)
2. Turn right onto West University Avenue. (0.8 miles)
3. Turn left onto South I-35 Frontage Road. (0.6 miles)
4. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-35 South (0.2 miles)
2. Follow I-35 South to South I-35 Frontage Road in Austin. Take exit 246 from I-35 South. (13.2 miles)
1. Merge onto I-35 South. (13 miles)
2. Take exit 246 toward Howard Lane. (0.1 miles)
3. Follow South Frontage Road and West Howard Lane to your destination in Austin. (1.8 miles)
1. Merge onto South I-35 Frontage Road. (0.8 miles)
2. Turn left onto West Howard Lane. (0.8 miles)
3. Turn right. (187 feet)
4. Turn left. (98 feet)
5. Turn right. (26 feet)
6. Turn right. (476 feet)
7. Turn left, destination will be on the right. (0.0 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

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