DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

Diesel technician training right here in Houston.

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Train To Become a Diesel Mechanic in Houston With UTI

Do you dream of working on big engines? Training for a career in the diesel industry may be perfect for you. UTI’s Diesel Technology program can equip you with the knowledge, skills and industry relationships needed to pursue a rewarding career path — and you can complete your training right here at our Houston campus.1

11 months

Program length7

Diesel Skills Students Will Learn

As a diesel student at our Houston campus, you’ll gain the fundamentals needed to service powerful trucks and engines after graduation. Your training will cover topics such as truck brakes and chassis, transport refrigeration and more. Diesel courses in the program also cover:

  • Diesel engine service & repair
  • Diesel truck brake systems & chassis
  • Diesel truck steering & suspension systems
  • Automotive climate control systems and repair
  • Diesel truck manual transmissions
  • Diesel hydraulic systems
  • Vehicle electronic systems and technology
  • Diesel truck transport refrigeration
  • Diesel truck preventative maintenance

Go Behind the Scenes

Curious what it’s like to train at the Houston campus? Check out this virtual tour to go behind the scenes in our automotive, diesel, Cummins Engines, Ford FACT, and collision repair labs.

Specialized Training

The Houston campus offers UTI’s 12-week Cummins Engines program, which is designed to be completed in addition to the core diesel program.9,46

Cummins invests directly into UTI labs to ensure students are gaining the skills needed to work on their line of equipment.

Diesel Career Outlook & Opportunities

UTI’s diesel training is designed to prepare graduates to pursue roles as entry-level technicians. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with experience and hard work.6 To give you an idea, here’s a list of common entry-level and advanced diesel jobs:77

    Entry-level

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

Want more information on potential career paths? Check out our career guide.

25,000+

Estimated average annual diesel technician job openings in the U.S.43

$60,640

Median annual salary* for diesel technicians in the United States29
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, demand and employer compensation.

About the Experience at the UTI Houston Campus

Conveniently located near IAH Airport, the Houston campus is just a drive away from exciting attractions. These include downtown Houston, Lake Conroe and NASA’s Johnson Space Center, just to name a few.

CAMPUS LOCATION

721 Lockhaven Drive

Houston, Texas 77073

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm

W | 10 am & 2 pm

F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

281-443-6262 | Campus

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Upcoming UTI Events

Whether it be workshops, open houses or industry days, UTI puts on a variety of virtual and in-person events throughout the year. Click the link below to see what’s coming up!

Get Trained for a Diesel Mechanic Career in Houston

The industry needs skilled diesel technicians. If you’re ready to start training for a career, now’s the time. Diesel classes start frequently. Request information to learn more about diesel mechanic training at UTI or fill out an application today!

Houston Diesel Mechanic School FAQs

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.6) UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on personal credentials and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and their compensation programs affect wages. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.29) UTI’s Diesel Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as diesel technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for UTI graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as diesel truck technicians, including in industries such as heavy equipment repair, power generation, and agriculture. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $52,770 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2023 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493031&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled diesel technicians in North Carolina is $25.57 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wages, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $22.00 and $18.08, respectively.43) For Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 25,600 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.46) Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

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