Students are prepared for employment in occupations leading to jobs such as heavy duty mechanic, truck mechanic, tractor mechanic, fuel injection technician, and diesel tune-up technician.
Students make checks and adjustments on heavy equipment chassis and power trains.
Forklifts, loaders, and equipment with hydraulic assist transmissions are used to teach general maintenance, diagnosis, and testing of hydraulic systems. Students learn engine overhaul using the tools and equipment for engine disassembly, component wear checks, component service, engine reassemble, and dynamometer testing. Possible job opportunities are available with truck fleets, logging operations, heavy construction, factory diesel sales outlets, road construction contractors, parts sales and service outlets, general heavy equipment repair shops, and automotive diesel service and repair. Restricted facilities limit the number of students admitted to this program. Under the supervision of the coordinator and with instructor consent, a maximum of 18 co-op credits may be earned in lieu of required diesel technology course credits.