DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR JERSEY CITY, NJ

Enroll in a diesel school that promotes career-readiness through courses created with input from industry leaders. New students at UTI Bloomfield’s diesel mechanic school near Jersey City, NJ, start every six weeks!¹

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for diesel mechanics in the United States was $54,360 in May 2022.²⁹ This means half 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.

While regional demand can affect the types of industries diesel mechanics work in, our diesel school program can help prepare you to pursue a career in a broad range of industries, such as:

• Agriculture
• Power generation
• Transportation
• Government
• Diesel repair and maintenance

If you’ve been searching “diesel mechanic school near me” with little to no luck, you might be encouraged to know that UTI Bloomfield is less than 25 miles from Jersey City. Get to the campus by following these steps (this route has tolls):

1. Get on I-78 W from Montgomery Street (1.4 miles).
1. Head east toward Marin Boulevard (125 feet).
2. Turn right onto Marin Boulevard (92 feet).
3. Turn right onto Montgomery Street (0.7 miles).
4. Turn right onto Center Street (0.1 miles).
5. Take a sharp left onto Merseles Street (0.2 miles).
6. Use the left two lanes to take the ramp onto I-78 W (0.4 miles).
2. Continue onto I-78 W. Take I-95 N to NJ-3 W in East Rutherford. Take Exit 16 W from I-95 N (15.5 miles).
1. Merge onto I-78 W (6.2 miles).
2. Take Exit 14 to merge onto I-95 N (7.9 miles).
3. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 16 W for NJ-3 W (0.8 miles).
3. Continue onto NJ-3 W to our campus in Bloomfield (7.4 miles).
1. Merge onto NJ-3 W (5.9 miles).
2. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield (427 feet).
3. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Allwood Road (75 feet).
4. Turn left onto Allwood Road (0.1 miles).
5. Turn left onto Broad Street (1.1 miles).
6. Turn left (0.1 miles).

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI’s Automotive Technology program follows a 51-week structure.⁷ Course topics cover engine service and repair, hybrid and service advising, power & performance and more! Like the diesel training program, students undergo a combination of online instruction and hands-on labs that prepare them for entry-level roles and ASE certification exams!¹⁸

The 36-week Welding Technology program was developed with assistance from industry leader Lincoln Electric. Students practice using the brand’s technology while gaining technical knowledge that aligns with industry demands. Courses cover the four main types of arc welding, different welding positions, safety standards and more!

It only takes 39 weeks to complete our HVACR program! Learn the fundamentals from basic electricity and motors to commercial refrigeration. Students who complete the program are prepared to pursue a career.

UTI Bloomfield has information to assist students in their search for suitable housing options near the campus. Contact the campus Student Services director to learn more.

Our Career Advisors help students and graduates in their search for part-time or full-time work.¹ We offer employment assistance regardless of how much time has passed since program completion.

Our Financial Aid advisors help students find ways to pay for their diesel school tuition, such as:

• Scholarships and grants¹⁰
• Student loans