Truck & Diesel Mechanics

Two-Year Program

What you’ll learn:

  • Internal combustion engine theory
  • Diesel and gasoline engine diagnosis, service and repair
  • Diesel-powered equipment diagnosis, service and repair
  • Air and hydraulic brake system service
  • Electric and oxyacetylene welding, brazing and cutting skills
  • Transmission and differential inspection and repair
  • Typical jobs to start your career:

  • Air Conditioning Technician
  • Brake Specialist
  • Diesel Technician
  • Equipment Operator
  • Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Marine Technician
  • Parts Counter Person
  • Employers of students from this program:

  • Fyda Freightliner Youngstown, Inc.
  • Ohio Machinery Company
  • Professional Engine Systems, Inc.
  • R & R, Inc., Mack Trucks Sales & Service
  • Yellow Freight System, Inc.
  • Youngstown-Kenworth, Inc.
  • College and related education:

    Two-year technical degree in heavy equipment technology. Four-year professional degree in mechanical or automotive engineering.

    Comments:

    This program is taught by an ASE-certified master truck technician and is fully certified by ASE. Students will get lots of hands-on experience on many systems related to diesel truck, automotive, marine and off-road equipment.