DIESEL EQUIPMENT MECHANICS

Power up your career and fill one of the many positions waiting in the diesel industry.

Fortune magazine has listed diesel/heavy transportation as one of the top five industries for future employment growth.

The job placement rate for the Diesel Equipment Mechanics program at Greenville Tech is 100 percent, with graduates working in fields such as fleet maintenance, power generation, marine repair and truck dealerships. Employment is also very stable, with 86 percent of our graduates over the last 10 years remaining in the field.

Hands-on experience is an important part of the program and, combined with classroom instruction, gives you the solid service and repair skills you’ll need to make an easy transition to the workplace. You’ll learnabout Diesel engines, Diesel equipment service and diagnosis, Diesel fuel systems, Power trains, Suspension and steering, Air brake systems, and Electrical systems.

Many students earn while they learn through the co-op program, which pairs the student with an employer, allowing the student to gain valuable hands-on experience during the program.

Programs
Diesel Equipment Mechanics program (PDF)

Professional Credentials:
ASE Automotive Service Excellence Technician (subject to passing exam)

Employment Opportunities:
Truck repair, fleet service, heavy equipment

• This program provides students with an understanding of diesel equipment systems with emphasis on "over-the-road” trucks.

Affiliates
SkillsUSA
Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)
South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA)
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
General Motors
Nissan
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET)
Volvo NA