The Diesel Technician program at Dixie Technical College prepares students for great careers working on heavy-duty diesel trucks as well as diesel engines used in many manufacturing settings. Taught in a NATEF certified shop and using NATEF curriculum, students develop current industry standard practices *Basic technician hand tools required for the program.
Understanding why diesel engines are the workhorse of our economy. We always say, if you bought it – a truck brought it.
Learn what it takes to maintain equipment.
Understand the importance of hydraulic safety.
Understand how to repair air conditioning systems.
What makes trucks move, clutches, transmissions, and gears.
Understanding the components that keep heavy-duty vehicles moving safely down the road.
Are hands-on and detail-oriented.
Have good mechanical skills and love working with diesel engines and other heavy machinery.
Love tackling unique challenges that require maintaining basic skills and acquiring new ones.
It prepares them to work in a respected, in-demand field that needs workers with specialized knowledge and skills.
It prepares them to work in a fast-paced career where they’ll be presented with new and unique challenges.
It presents the knowledge needed to work for small businesses as well as large corporations.
The average Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist makes $53,620 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $75,940 per year. *
When you arrive on campus, you will be greeted by one of our experienced and friendly Dixie Tech recruiters. They will guide you through our state-of-the-art college and answer any and every question you may have! Feel free to bring friends and family along for the tour, the more the merrier!
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If you are looking to explore a wide variety of programs or general information about Dixie Tech, this tour is for you!
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Guy Whalen has been a diesel mechanic since 2011. He holds an associate degree in Agriculture Technology from Utah State but chose to focus his career as a Diesel Technician because he realized the importance of that skill set in keeping a working farm or ranch functioning. His experience in the industry includes working as a diesel tech, a service advisor, and finally, a shop owner. Guy joined the faculty at Dixie Tech in 2021 as a Diesel Tech instructor. “The best part of teaching at Dixie Tech is our students’ enthusiasm.I always tell my students that different isn’t wrong and that we are all learning on our own level.”
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