Start Your Diesel Mechanic Training at UTI
Not into long lectures and desk work? Neither are we... Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a diesel school near Plantation, Florida, that can prepare you for technician roles in just 11 months — that's less than one year!1,7
Roll your sleeves up and train hands-on for a career you actually enjoy, all while making progress toward Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications!18
What Diesel Mechanic Skills Will I Learn?
UTI’s Diesel Technology program blends online and classroom instruction with practical shop training. Get your hands on real diesel engines, trucks and systems in these diesel courses:
- Diesel Engines
- Manual Transmissions
- Brakes
- Steering and Suspension Systems
- Hydraulics
- Technology Principles and Consumer Communication of Automotive HVAC
- Electrical Applications
- Transport Refrigeration
- Preventative Maintenance
From Classroom to Career: Diesel Graduate Spotlight
Pedro Ramirez, a UTI graduate and now a working diesel mechanic, explains how the program gave him the skills, experience and confidence to launch his career in the industry.
Diesel Technician Job Opportunities Near Plantation
Diesel technicians are crucial to the industries that keep society running, including construction, transportation, power generation and agriculture. At UTI, you’ll start preparing to fill this important role and once you graduate you can pursue the following entry-level positions:
- Diesel technician
- Heavy equipment repair technician
- Power generation technician
- Agriculture technician
As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work. Advanced diesel technician roles include these77:
- Mobile diesel mechanic
- Fleet manager
- Shop foreman
- Shop owner
The availability of these roles in the Plantation area may vary by current demand. Graduates can reach out to Career Services for help identifying local opportunities.1
UTI MIRAMAR CAMPUS LOCATION
2601 SW 145th Avenue
Miramar, Florida 33027
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
754-946-5595 | Campus
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