Diesel Mechanic Training Near Goodyear, Arizona

Not into four years of lecture halls? Train for a career at UTI’s diesel mechanic school near Goodyear, Arizona, in just 11 months.^1,7 This hands-on program is designed to help you gain the skills employers look for so you can prepare to launch a future you're excited about.¹⁸

UTI’s diesel training mirrors the work technicians do every day. You’ll begin with core concepts and then move onto more advanced topics. Explore the course topics here.

• Diesel Engines
• Manual Transmissions
• Brakes
• Steering and Suspension Systems
• Technology Principles and Consumer Communication of Automotive HVAC
• Hydraulics
• Electrical Applications
• Transport Refrigeration
• Preventative Maintenance

Our Avondale, Arizona, campus offers Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training programs with some of the biggest names in diesel: Cummins Engines, Cummins Power Generation and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA).

Click one of the manufacturers below to find out how you could specialize your skills.

Diesel technicians can work across various industries, making this an exciting path to pursue! UTI graduates start prepared for entry-level positions, but with hard work and experience, they can advance into more specialized roles. Exciting opportunities might include:

Entry-Level

• Diesel technician
• Heavy equipment repair technician
• Power generation technician
• Agriculture technician
• Mobile diesel mechanic

Advanced⁷⁷

• Master technician
• Fleet manager
• Shop foreman
• Service manager
• Shop owner

Our Career Services team can help you network with local employers. Keep in mind that the availability of these roles depends on regional demand.

Get an inside look at UTI Avondale. Check out the labs, talk with instructors and meet the support staff who will be with you every step of the way. Schedule a tour below.