Begin Your Diesel Technician Journey With UTI
Skip boring lectures. Train in hands-on labs and build the skills for a career you love in just 11 months.7 UTI’s Bloomfield campus offers a diesel mechanic school near Elizabeth, New Jersey, where you can learn to use the same tools and technology found in the field, and graduate career ready.1
What Diesel Skills Will I Learn?
Gain practical training aligned with the work technicians do every day. Your diesel courses include the following:
- Diesel Engines
- Manual Transmissions
- Brakes
- Steering and Suspension Systems
- Technology Principles and Consumer Communication of Automotive HVAC
- Hydraulics
- Electrical Applications
- Transport Refrigeration
- Preventative Maintenance
Meet a UTI Diesel Graduate
When David Hopf reached out to his dream diesel employer to ask where he should train, they said UTI. He followed their advice and landed a job with them!6
Diesel Mechanic Careers in and Around Bayonne
UTI diesel school graduates begin prepared for entry-level positions, but the opportunities don’t stop there. With experience and hard work, technicians can advance into more specialized roles. Examples include:
Entry-Level
- Diesel technician
- Heavy equipment repair technician
- Power generation technician
- Agriculture technician
Advanced77
- Mobile diesel mechanic
- Master technician
- Fleet manager
- Shop foreman
- Service manager
- Shop owner
UTI’s Career Services can help you network with employers in New Jersey. Keep in mind that current demand influences the type of roles available.
CAMPUS LOCATION
1515 Broad Street
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
833-207-6077 | Campus Information
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Programs Offered at This Campus
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
UTI’s diesel mechanic training near Elizabeth takes just 11 months from start to finish, meaning it’s possible to train and enter the field in less than one year.1,7
UTI diesel students can earn prerequisites required to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) credentials faster than they would in the field, and the training counts as one of the two years of work experience needed to sit for the test. Upon graduation, they receive a Diesel Technology certificate they can present to employers as proof of technical training.
Yes, Career Services helps students find part-time jobs during training and supports students nearing graduation with resumes, interview prep and employer networking. You’ll still have access to these services as an alum.
The only requirements to enroll in UTI’s diesel program are:
1. A high school diploma, GED certificate or equivalent.
2. Be 18 years or older, or at least 16 years of age with guardian consent.
Yes, students interested in attending UTI Bloomfield should start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a form that helps determine what kind of federal aid you may qualify for. It’s also required to complete most scholarship applications. Get step-by-step instructions on our Financial Aid page or call 844-338-0032 for help.10