Medium/Heavy Diesel Service Technician

Diesel technology affects far more than just trucks. Diesel technology includes heavy equipment, oil exploration and extraction, marine industries, the national gas industry, and big trucks.

As a student at Francis Tuttle's Diesel Technology training center, you will prepare to work on some of the top equipment in the industry. Learning is hands-on and students have the opportunity to work on diesel equipment from a variety of Francis Tuttle's partners such as Cummins, Caterpillar, Freightliner, International, and Volvo.

Training is evaluated through intense studies in the classroom and hands-on evaluations in the lab.

At A Glance

Open To

Adults

Campus

Reno

Total Hours Required

1,050

Length

Full-time: 9 months of instruction

Part-time: 18 months of instruction

Program length may vary based on progress rate

Times

Two sessions: 7:55 am - 11:00 am and 12:30 pm - 3:35 pm, Monday - Friday

Part-time students enroll in either the AM or PM session. Full-time students enroll in both sessions.

Courses

  • Introduction to Diesel Technology 30 hours
  • Preventative Maintenance Inspection and Service 75 hours
  • Diesel Engine Systems and Specialization 210 hours
  • Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes 135 hours
  • Diesel Electricity 210 hours
  • Steering and Suspension 135 hours
  • Medium/Heavy Diesel Truck Drive Train 135 hours
  • Medium/Heavy Diesel Truck Heating and Air 90 hours
  • Workforce Staging 30 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$18.00 - $24.00

per hour

Pass Rate

93%

Pass Rate

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Diesel Repair Fleet Service Centers, Independent Repair Facilities, Retail Diesel Parts Shops, Truck and Equipment Dealership Technicians, Heavy Equipment Technicians, Oil Field Truck and Equipment Technicians

Diesel Technology