Medium/Heavy Diesel Service Technician

Due to an extensive waitlist, this program is currently not accepting ADULT applications. If you would like to be contacted when this application re-opens for adults, please complete this form OR check back to our website at a later date.

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