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Diesel Truck Technology

Program Overview

The Diesel Truck Technology program prepares you to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines a variety of transportation and construction vehicles and equipment. You will learn the knowledge and skills needed to work with:

  • Gas engines
  • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulics
  • Diesel fuel systems
  • Electronic systems and components
  • Power trains
  • Computer diagnostics
  • Engine emissions

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

  • Latest Equipment: Work on the latest systems and equipment in the industry as well a variety of different makes and models of equipment.

  • Simulators: Practice your electrical and hydraulic skills in a variety of scenarios in a controlled environment.

  • Partnership with Freightliner: Through this partnership, you will gain the same hands-on training and knowledge as a Freightliner technician.

Transfer Information

An articulation agreement allows you to transfer your Diesel Truck Technology coursework to the Technology Management program at the University of Northern Iowa.

If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

Careers

Positions

Graduates work in truck stops, heavy equipment shops, consumer product dealerships, independent repair shops, and engine machine shops as mechanics, service technicians, and diesel engine specialists. 

This profession is expected to grow by 18%* through 2024 in Iowa.

Example Careers and Average Wages
Entry Average Experienced
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $28,900 $42,500 $49,300
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $31,400 $41,800 $47,000
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics $38,229 $52,776 $63,507

Source: 2018 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development

Employers

The following is a partial list of employers who have hired graduates from this program:
Business Location
Altorfer, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Valley Corp., LLC Waterloo, IA
Don’s Truck Sales Fairbank, IA
Growmark Waterloo, IA
Harrison Truck Centers Waterloo, IA
MHC Kenworth Cedar Rapids, IA
P&K Midwest Waterloo and Keystone, IA
Ryder Truck Rental and Leasing Cedar Falls, IA
Thompson Truck and Trailer, Inc. Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, IA
Warren Transport, Inc. Waterloo, IA
Ziegler CAT Mason City and Postville, IA
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