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DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL

STATE-OF-THE-INDUSTRY DIESEL TECHNICIAN TRAINING

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DIESEL MECHANIC PROGRAM

When you choose UTI's Diesel Technology program, you’re in good company. Some of the biggest names in diesel look to UTI graduates to keep their engines running.1 That means you can feel confident that you’ll be taught the skills top manufacturers say matter most for diesel technicians.

45 weeks

From start to finish7

5 programs

Diesel Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training programs

25,000+

Estimated average annual diesel job openings in the U.S.43

HANDS-ON DIESEL MECHANIC EDUCATION

Have you been searching for a "diesel mechanic school near me?" UTI's diesel mechanic program offers foundational courses to build your base knowledge from the ground up, teaching you how to diagnose, repair and replace like a true big-engine professional. In less than a year, you could train to become a diesel technician.7 It all starts with completing a core diesel program. From there, you can move on to specialized advanced training on diesel trucks and engines from leading brands.

Our Diesel Technology program follows a blended-learning model, which includes a mix of online instructor-led training with hands-on application in the lab.18 This allows students to experience what training is like in the workforce.

UTI is not an online diesel technician school, but students will spend about half of a typical six-hour day on online coursework. The other half is typically spent in the lab.

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SPECIALIZED DIESEL TECHNICIAN TRAINING

Continue your training at UTI in diesel mechanic classes created with leading manufacturers and designed to mimic workflows found in the real world. Manufacturers cover tuition in some of the advanced training programs.15
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DIESEL ASE CERTIFICATION

UTI’s diesel mechanic training program is Master Certified by the ASE Education Foundation, a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).16

Graduates of the program are prepared to take ASE examinations and can substitute their training for one of the two years of work experience required for testing.

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UTI DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL LOCATIONS

Have you been searching for “diesel mechanic classes near me?” UTI's Diesel Technology training program is offered at campus locations across the country. So, whether you live a few miles away or in a different state altogether, we'll help you find the right school. Need help making the transition from home to school? Our Housing Services team can assist you.

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL TECHNOLOGY

Diesel technicians are in demand, and our graduates come out of school prepared to help meet that demand. See how our blend of online diesel mechanic training and hands-on diesel labs could set you up to prepare for the future.

25,000+

Estimated average annual diesel job openings in the U.S.43

11.4 billion

Tons of freight transported by trucks in 2022 alone
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WHEN DO CLASSES START?

Diesel mechanic classes begin at regular intervals so you can start when it's convenient for you. We'll help those who are eligible apply for financial aid,10 submit required paperwork, set up campus tours and even help you find housing.

12 locations

Number of campuses that offer diesel mechanic training

3 to 6 weeks

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1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.
7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.
10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.
15) Manufacturer-paid advanced training programs are conducted by UTI on behalf of manufacturers who determine acceptance criteria and conditions. These programs are not part of UTI’s accreditation. Programs available at select locations.
16)  Not all programs are accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.
18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.
29) UTI’s Diesel Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as diesel technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for UTI graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as diesel truck technicians, including in industries such as heavy equipment repair, power generation, and agriculture. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $48,980 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493031&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled diesel technicians in North Carolina is $25.28 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $21.55 and $18.00, respectively.
43) For Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 25,600 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
46) Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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