Career Trees
Medium/Heavy Truck and Equipment
Entry Level Careers
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Heavy Truck Technician
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Truck Driver
- Agricultural Equipment Technician
Technical Careers
- Instructional Technician
- Parts Manager
- Service Manager
- Technical Support Technician
- Service Technician
- Diesel Engine Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Technician
- Preventative Maintenance Technician
- Fleet Manager
Professional Careers
- Automotive Manager/Owner
- Business Manager
- Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Equipment Manufacturer Training Specialist
- Diesel Technology Educator
- Heavy Equipment Service Engineer
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Course Topics
- Shop practice and Safety
- Management / Technology
- Leadership and Employability Skills
- Electrical Safety and Fundamental
- Batteries Cranking and Charging Systems
- Chassis Electrical and Wiring Systems
- Computer Control and Monitoring Systems
- Diesel Engine Fundamentals Safety
- Diesel Engine Support Systems and Controls
- Diesel Fuel Systems and Controls
- Cylinder Head and Valve Train
- Engine Blocks
Indispensable Skills
- Ability to use diagnostic equipment
- Exposure to fumes
- Work under cars and hydraulic lifts
- Attain stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Attain driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
- Mechanical aptitudes/abilities
- Tool and machine naming, use and memorization
- Willing to do dirty jobs
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
- Ability to follow step by step procedures
Licenses/Certifications *
- ASE - T2 - Diesel Engines
- ASE - T4 - Brakes
- ASE - T6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems
- ASE - T8 - Inspection Maintenance & Minor Repair
- Career Safe - OSHA 10 General Industry
*Advisory Committee Approved