DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR COSTA MESA, CA: GET HANDS ON TRAINING!¹⁸

DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR COSTA MESA, CA

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Overview

Looking to train to enter the diesel industry? Located near Costa Mesa, CA, Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) diesel mechanic school can help! Our diesel school teaches students the essentials of maintenance, diagnosis and repair so that they can feel prepared to pursue entry-level careers once they graduate!¹

DIESEL MECHANIC TRAINING NEAR COSTA MESA, CA

Get career ready in just 45 weeks.⁷ Through a combination of instructor-led online training and hands-on practice in state-of-the-industry labs, students develop foundational knowledge that employers can build upon!^1,18

UTI’s experienced instructors position themselves as mentors to help students learn the hard and soft skills this field calls for. In addition to supportive instructors, students also gain the knowledge needed to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification after graduation!

Even better? They can substitute their education for one of the two years of hands-on experience required to become ASE certified.

DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL COURSES OFFERED

No previous experience is required to attend UTI’s diesel school. We build students’ knowledge and skillset from the ground up through the following courses:

Diesel Engines Service & Repair
Diesel Truck Manual Transmissions
Diesel Truck Brake Systems & Chassis
Diesel Truck Steering & Suspension Systems
Automotive Climate Control Systems and Repair

Diesel Hydraulic Systems
Vehicle Electronic Systems and Technology
Diesel Truck Transport Refrigeration
Diesel Truck Preventative Maintenance

DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL SPECIALIZED TRAINING

The above courses are part of our Long Beach diesel school’s core program. Once complete, eligible students can apply to take specialized diesel training¹¹ with industry-leading names at other UTI campuses nationwide. Specialized diesel training programs at UTI include:

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Finish First

Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI)¹⁵

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR COSTA MESA, CA

California can be an exciting state to pursue a diesel technician career!¹ According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), California had the second-highest employment level of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the U.S. in May 2021.

When it comes to salary, the BLS reported the median annual salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area as $65,590 in May 2022.²⁹ This means half of the diesel technicians earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

DIESEL MECHANIC JOBS IN COSTA MESA, CA

It is important to note that the availability of the following roles may vary depending on Costa Mesa’s current needs.

Most of our diesel mechanic training grads start in entry-level positions. Some common entry-level roles may include:

Diesel technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair various diesel-powered vehicles and typically work for maintenance or repair shops.
Heavy equipment repair technicians repair and overhaul industrial-sized diesel engines and equipment, such as cranes, tractors, and bulldozers.
Agricultural technicians maintain and repair farm machinery, such as harvesters, planters, and tillers. They can work on-site or for dealerships
Power generation technicians typically work for power plants, maintaining and repairing power-generating equipment like internal combustion engines, diesel or gas generators and other gaseous engines.

While most of our grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles, as with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Some entry-level techs eventually grow into fleet managers, mobile diesel mechanics, or service managers.⁷⁷

Visit our career guide to learn more about exciting career paths within the diesel industry.

DIRECTIONS FROM COSTA MESA, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH

Getting to our Long Beach, CA Diesel Mechanic School from Costa Mesa is a simple commute!

1. Get on CA-55 N/State Rte 55 N. (0.7 miles)`

a) Head east on Fair Dr. (0.5 miles)
b) Turn left onto Newport Blvd. (325 feet)
c) Take a slight left onto CA-55 N/State Rte 55 N. (0.2 miles)

2.Follow CA-22 W/Garden Grove Fwy and I-405 N to CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach. Take Exit 27 from I-405 N. (17.3 miles)

a) Merge onto CA-55 N/State Rte 55 N. (0.2 miles)
b) Use the right two lanes to take Exit 5A-B to merge onto CA-73 N toward I-405 N. (1.6 miles)
c) Use the left three lanes to take Exit 18A to merge onto I-405 N toward Long Beach. (17 miles)
d) Use the right two lanes to take Exit 27 for CA-19 S/Lakewood Blvd toward Long Beach Airport. (0.2 miles)
e) Keep right at the fork, and follow the signs for CA-19 N/Lakewood Blvd N/Long Beach Airport/L.B City College/Devry University and merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (0.2 miles)

3. Continue on CA-19N/N Lakewood Blvd to our campus. (1.6 miles)

a) Merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.3 miles)
b) Turn left onto E Contant Street. (0.2 miles)
c) Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
d) Take the first right. (79 feet)
e) Take the first left, and the campus will be on the right. (66 feet)

UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION

OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI LONG BEACH

AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT

AUTOMOTIVE

COLLISION REPAIR

WELDING

Automotive Mechanic School

Learn to maintain, diagnose and repair various types of automobiles in less than one year!⁷ Graduates earn an Associate of Occupational Studies degree and the knowledge needed to test for ASE certification.

Collision Repair School

Developed in conjunction with industry-leader I-CAR, this 51- to 54-week training program prepares students to restore vehicles damaged by collision. Graduates can earn I-CAR credentials and a diploma of completion!

Welding School

Learn different welding processes through hands-on courses taught in labs that mirror the field. In less than nine months, students can receive a diploma and can begin pursuing entry-level welding careers in a variety of industries.¹

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic School

Train for aviation mechanics.⁷⁹ Our airframe and powerplant school doesn’t require any previous experience and teaches students to maintain various aircraft in just 18 months.

Diesel Mechanic Training Near Me

Classes start every three to six weeks, and UTI Long Beach is just 20 miles from Costa Mesa! Why wait? Here are a few ways you can get started:

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