Diesel Mechanic School Near Pflugerville, TX

Our Diesel Technology program lasts 45-weeks.⁷ It combines online and hands-on training to prepare you for what you can expect to find in the field.¹⁸ Alongside other aspiring technicians and experienced instructors, learn how to diagnose and repair diesel cars and trucks!

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 personal experience working as a technician. “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

Diesel mechanic training can help you get a good understanding of diesel technology and gain skills that can be valuable on the job. 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.

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. Via North Heatherwilde Boulevard. (4.3 miles)
1. Head south on Black Locust Drive East toward West Pfennig Lane. (184 feet)
2. Turn right onto West Pfennig Lane. (0.8 miles)
3. Turn left onto North Heatherwilde Boulevard. (3.1 miles)
4. Continue onto McCallen Pass. (0.2 miles)
5. Turn left, destination will be on the right. (0.1 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

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