DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR NEWARK, NJ

UTI’s Bloomfield, NJ, diesel mechanic school classes are led by a team of expert instructors passionate about helping students pursue their goals. For 45 weeks, students participate in online courses and hands-on lab applications, where instructors help students gain foundational skills and refine traits often valued by employers.¹⁸

Students engage in a learning environment designed to mirror the field. Our labs are furnished with up-to-date tools, technology and equipment so that graduates can pursue entry-level positions with confidence.

Earn a Graduation Document

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that an increasing number of diesel employers prefer entry-level candidates with postsecondary training. UTI helps graduates validate their training to potential employers with a certificate.

Prepare to Test for ASE Certification

Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) reflects competency and the ability to meet industry standards. UTI can help you prepare for testing to become ASE certified! Our diesel training program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, and students graduate with one of the two years of experience required to test for ASE certification.¹⁶

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

Wondering what kind of roles diesel mechanic training at UTI helps prepare you for? Keep reading!

Our diesel school graduates can pursue entry-level diesel roles, such as:

• Diesel technician
• Agricultural technician
• Power generation technician
• Heavy equipment repair technician

While many technicians begin their careers in entry-level positions, as with any industry, over time they may be able to advance with hard work and experience.⁷⁷ Advanced diesel careers could include:

• Fleet manager
• Master technician
• Service manager
• Mobile diesel mechnanic

Remember that regional demand varies and can affect availability. Therefore, the careers mentioned here may not be relevant to Newark, NJ. Luckily, UTI has a team of dedicated Career Advisors who help graduates search for local opportunities. Want to learn more about diesel career paths? Visit the link below.

Campus tours are an opportunity to meet instructors, check out our labs and ask more questions! Schedule one then follow these directions to get to our diesel school in Bloomfield, NJ (this route has tolls):

1. Get on Garden State Parkway from 14th Avenue. (2.5 miles)
1. Head west on Market Street/Route 510 toward Halsey Street. (0.3 miles)
2. Slight left onto Springfield Avenue. (0.2 miles)
3. Turn right onto South Orange Avenue/Route 510. (0.4 miles)
4. Turn left onto Jones Street. (0.1 miles)
5. Turn right onto 14th Avenue. (1.4 miles)
6. Take the ramp onto Garden State Parkway. (0.1 miles)
2. Follow Garden State Pkwy to Watchung Avenue in Bloomfield. Take Exit 151 from Garden State Pkwy. (6.4 miles)
1. Merge onto Garden State Parkway. (6.2 miles)
2. Take Exit 151 toward Montclair/Nutley. (0.1 miles)
3. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Watchung Avenue. (262 feet)
3. Follow Watchung Avenue and Broad Street to your destination. (1.7 mi)
1. Turn left onto Watchung Avenue. (0.5 miles)
2. Slight right toward Broad Street. (138 feet)
3. Turn right onto Broad Street. (0.4 miles)
4. Turn left to stay on Broad Street. (0.6 miles)
5. Turn right. (0.1 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.