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Diesel Technologies

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This is a two-year program for high school juniors and seniors
Skills
  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain trucks, buses, and other diesel-powered equipment utilizing OEM and aftermarket diagnostic software
  • Gain experience working with a variety of equipment from small trucks to tractor-trailers
  • Train in diesel and gasoline engines, air/hydraulic brake systems, steering/suspension systems, and electrical systems
Credentials
  • Certifications
  • Internships
  • Job Placement
Career Opportunities

Certificates:

  • OSHA 10
  • ASE Entry Level- Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Daimler Trucks North America Get Ahead

Career Opportunities:

  • Fleet technician
  • Truck dealership
  • Tire repair shop
  • Engine repair shop
  • Transmission repair shop
  • Spring and alignment service
  • Refinishing/detailing shop
  • Mobile repair
  • Truck driver
  • Heavy equipment operator or technician
  • Pipelines
  • Truck sales
  • Parts sales
  • Tool company
  • County or township garages
  • Railroad

 

Additional Information

Students in this program belong to SkillsUSA. It provides opportunities for competition, leadership, and community service projects.

Diesel Technologies students do oil changes, brake service, and basic repairs for semi-tractors. Call Instructor Ben McConahay at 330-669-7000, ext. 4120 for an appointment.

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