Diesel Technology: Trucking

Associate Degree Program - 65 Credits

Diesel Technicians diagnose, repair and maintain diesel engines. Your work as a professional Diesel Tech will include assessing work scope, following installation/maintenance checklists and installing parts. In just two years at STC, you will be ready to launch your career!

Your other duties as a top diesel technician might include:

Consulting technical manuals for procedures
Using computerized diagnostic equipment
Testing parts and systems
Performing regular maintenance
Discussing repair procedures with customers

You will be in demand as an STC graduate. The field for Diesel Technicians is expected to grow 3% through 2029, with the best job prospects available to those who have a postsecondary degree, according to the Bureau of Labor. Take advantage of the job growth now!

Job Placement Rate

100%

Southeast Tech's Diesel Technology: Trucking program boasts a 100% job placement rate among its 2022 graduates.*

* View details and methodology of the Graduate Outcome Report.

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What Will You Learn?

Your coursework in Diesel Technology will cover brakes, steering, power trains, electrical systems, suspension, air conditioning and hydraulics. Your classes also help you:

Know your Tools: Diesel Technicians use pneumatic tools, lathes, welding equipment and grinding machines. You also will become adept at using hand tools, including wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and files.

Problem Solve: Your critical-thinking skills will be valuable. As a diesel technician, you will need to be methodical in your work: identify the problem, evaluate options, estimate results, identify best response, prioritize work, and implement solution.

Be a Valuable Team Member: As a talented diesel technician from Southeast Tech, you will know how to interact with customers and co-workers, as well as demonstrate a strong work ethic and professional behavior.

Work Opportunities 

In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and across the nation, you will be in demand as a service technician or mechanic. Your field is also a great place to start as an entrepreneur!

Explore Classes 

Southeast Tech’s curriculum for Diesel Technology includes classes in Hydraulic Theory, Diesel Theory, Auxiliary Drive Theory, Electro-Hydraulics, Powertrain Theory and Total Machine Control.

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