DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR RIVERSIDE, CA: GET HANDS ON TRAINING

UTI’s diesel training program is about 18 miles from Riverside, CA, in Rancho Cucamonga, meaning you can end the “diesel mechanic school near me” searches here!

Our Rancho Cucamonga, CA, diesel mechanic school practices a blended-learning model to offer students flexibility and mirror training used in the field. What does this look like? Students follow online instruction and then apply what they’ve learned in industry-standard labs, and experienced instructors lead both!

The Diesel Technology program is designed to take just 45 weeks to complete.⁷ Once complete, graduates earn graduation documents and are prepared to pursue entry-level roles and certain professional certifications.

Students who complete the diesel training program are awarded a diploma that attests to their hands-on training, potentially making them more attractive to prospective employers.¹

Graduates also leave equipped with the knowledge they need to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification – an industry-standard credential that proves experience and competency. Plus, they can substitute their education for one of the two years of hands-on experience required to take the test!

After graduating from our diesel mechanic school, students can begin pursuing career opportunities near Riverside and elsewhere!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel technicians in California was $62,890 in May 2022.²⁹ This means half of diesel technicians earned more and half earned less. Remember that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

California also had the second-highest employment level of diesel technicians in the U.S. in May 2022, making it an exciting state to pursue a career in!⁴³

The diesel mechanic training program at UTI prepares students for entry-level roles, such as:

• Diesel technician: Diagnoses, repairs and maintains diesel engines in vehicles and equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
• Heavy equipment repair technician: Diagnoses, repairs and maintains large machinery used in construction, agriculture and other industries to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Power generation technician: Inspects, maintains and repairs the engines that power important systems and equipment, such as internal combustion engines and diesel generators.
• Agriculture technician: Diagnoses, repairs and maintains diesel-powered farm equipment like tillers and tractors.

While most of our graduates begin in entry-level diesel tech roles, as with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷

It’s important to remember that the diesel tech roles available near Riverside, CA, may vary from the ones mentioned. Job availability is linked to current regional demand. However, our Career Services team can help graduates identify potential opportunities.¹

READ: FINDING DIESEL TECHNICIAN JOBS AFTER GRADUATION

See our diesel mechanic school for yourself! Schedule a campus tour and then follow these directions to get here:

1. Get on CA-60 West from Market Street (1.9 miles)
   1. Head northwest (39 feet)
   2. Turn right toward 9th Street (135 feet)
   3. Turn left onto 9th Street (220 feet)
   4. Turn right onto Market Street (1.6 miles)
   5. Slight left to merge onto CA-60 West toward Los Angeles (0.2 miles)
2. Follow CA-60 West to South Haven Avenue in Ontario. Take Exit 39 from CA-60 West (11.6 miles)
   1. Merge onto CA-60 West (11.3 miles)
   2. Take Exit 39 toward Ontario Airport (0.3 miles)
3. Follow South Haven Avenue to our campus in Rancho Cucamonga (4 miles)
1. Merge onto South Haven Avenue (3.8 miles)
2. Use the left lane to turn onto 6th Street (0.1 miles)
3. Turn right (197 feet)
4. Turn left (479 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

Specialize in maintaining the complex machinery that is vital to power-generating industries. UTI’s hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician program requires just 30 weeks to complete – less than nine months!