| What is a Heavy Diesel Service Technician? |
A Heavy Diesel Service Technician works on diesel powered vehicles such as buses, large trucks, boats, bulldozers, dump trucks, cranes and even light duty trucks and cars. Diesel mechanics perform a wide range of duties, from routine preventive maintenance to complete overhauls. Skills training starts with inspection of the vehicle and progresses to use of diagnostic computer technology on today’s advanced vehicles. These tools help identify issues and determine any problems with the vehicle and corresponding corrective action. Diesel engines, being different from gasoline powered engines have different needs and requirements when being serviced. It is essential that Diesel mechanics understand the vehicle’s electrical system, powertrain and all of its working components. |
| Certificate |
Heavy Diesel Service Technician, Certificate |
| Prerequisite Courses |
Diploma level proficiency in English, reading and math are required to graduate from this certificate. |
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Semester Program Begins
Minimum Age Requirement
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Fall semester
18 years of age at the start of program
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| Application Process |
Applicants to the Heavy Diesel Service Technician program must meet all admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required. Students applying for any of the Diesel Program certificates must be accepted into the Diesel Equipment Technology diploma program. |
| Program Deadlines |
Students may enter in the fall term. |
| For more information, contact: |
Johnny Stallings, JStallings@GwinnettTech.edu, 678.226.7382. |
| For admission and enrollment, contact: |
Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email PPS-Team@GwinnettTech.edu. |
Quick Facts
(This data was compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
| 2022 Median pay |
$54,360 per year / $26.14 per hour |
| On-the-job training |
Long-term on -the-job training |
| Number of jobs, 2022 |
291,600 |
| Job growth, 2022-2032 |
1% |
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/diesel-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm.
Gwinnett Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.
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