DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR PASADENA, TX

Looking for a diesel school near Pasadena, TX? Consider Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Houston. Its industry-aligned diesel training program can help prepare you for a career in just 45 weeks!^1,7

Just northwest of Pasadena, TX, UTI’s diesel training program in Houston, TX, is led by experienced instructors dedicated to helping students cultivate skills many employers seek in entry-level candidates.

The Diesel & Industrial Technology program blends online instruction with hands-on training,¹⁸ offering students flexibility and a learning experience similar to the continual training diesel mechanics in the field undergo. Over 45 weeks, students gain a fundamental understanding of diesel engine diagnosis, maintenance and repair through courses that build their knowledge from the ground up.

UTI Houston also has labs equipped with industry-standard technology, so graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level diesel careers after graduation.

Get an Associate Degree

Graduates of the diesel training program at UTI Houston earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees they can present to potential employers. Employers often value entry-level candidates with postsecondary training as it communicates dedication and competence.

Work Toward ASE Certification

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) requires two years of hands-on experience to test for certification. UTI grads' 45-week training counts for one of those years!

Upon completing the core diesel program, students can pursue Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) with Cummins Engines at UTI Houston. UTI also offers other MSAT programs at campuses nationwide.¹¹ Learn more below.

• Cummins Engines diesel mechanic school program⁴⁶
• Cummins Power Generation⁴⁶
• Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Finish First
• Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI)¹⁵

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the median annual salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the United States as $58,970 in May 2023.²⁹ 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.

Diesel mechanic skills are valuable to several industries, including agriculture, power generation, transportation and service and repair industries. Keep reading to learn more about specific types of roles within the field!

The diesel mechanic training program at UTI Houston prepares students to pursue entry-level roles, such as diesel technician, heavy equipment repair technician, power generation technician or agricultural technician.

As with any industry, over time technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Advanced roles might include service manager, master technician, fleet manager or mobile diesel mechanic. Want to learn more?

READ: FINDING DIESEL TECHNICIAN JOBS AFTER GRADUATION

However, bear in mind that the diesel roles available in Pasadena, TX, and the surrounding areas may vary from those mentioned here. Graduates can reach out to our Career Services department for assistance in identifying nearby opportunities.

Want to walk through our state-of-the industry labs and meet instructors? Schedule a tour and then follow these directions (this route has tolls):

1. Get on TX-225 W/Hwy 225 W. (2 miles)
• Head north on Main Street toward Hawthorne. (1.4 miles)
• Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road. (0.4 miles)
• Use the left lane to take the ramp onto TX-225 W/Hwy 225 W. (0.2 miles)
2. Take I-610 N and Hardy Toll Road to East Richey Road. Take the Richey Road exit from Hardy Toll Road. (27.5 miles)
• Merge onto TX-225 W/Hwy 225 W. (2.6 miles)
• Take the exit onto I-610 N. (11.2 miles)
• Use the right two lanes to take Exit 19B for Hardy Toll Road. (0.4 miles)
• Continue onto Hardy Toll Road. (12.9 miles)
• Take the Richey Road exit. (0.3 miles)
3. Follow East Richey Road and Imperial Valley Drive to Lockhaven Drive in Houston. (1.3 miles)
• Turn left onto East Richey Road. (0.7 miles)
• Turn left onto Imperial Valley Drive. (0.5 miles)
• Turn right onto Lockhaven Drive and UTI Houston will be on the right. (371 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI's Automotive Technology program can help prepare students to pursue an entry-level auto career in just 12 months.⁷ Students earn an AOS degree and graduate with knowledge that prepares them to test for ASE certification!¹

The Collision Repair & Refinish Technology program at UTI Houston prepares students for entry-level roles such as: collision repair technician, appraiser, estimator or inspector.⁷⁷ Lasting 12 to 13 months, graduates earn a diploma and multiple industry-recognized I-CAR credentials.

Created in collaboration with industry-leader Lincoln Electric, UTI’s nine-month Welding Technology program provides students with hands-on training in labs that reflect the field. Students work toward a diploma and learn about the four main types of welding in an immersive environment.

Develop the skills needed for a STEM career in just 12 months. Our Robotics & Automation Technician program in Houston provides students with hands-on instruction using modern technology and industrial robots to automate tasks for industries like manufacturing, distribution and automotive!

Want to train for an exhilarating career? Enroll in UTI Houston’s Wind Turbine Technician program. You’ll spend seven months learning how to diagnose, repair and maintain wind turbines and graduate with skills employers value.

Learn how to work on the machines that keep the energy industry running. Our seven-month Industrial Maintenance Technician program teaches students the fundamentals of machine maintenance, diagnosis and repair through hands-on training.

Train for a hands-on career that matters. UTI Houston’s HVACR Technician program is only nine months and helps students develop industry-specific skills needed to work on the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems that keep homes and businesses comfortable.

If you’re interested in a career where you can make a meaningful impact, train in our nine-month Advanced Non-Destructive Testing technician program. Hands-on courses teach students to evaluate the structural integrity of materials used for vehicles and structures, ensuring their dependability and safety for public use.

The 18-month Airframe & Powerplant program provides practical training in airframe electrical, navigation and communication systems, turbine engine design and other essential topics to aviation maintenance.⁷⁹ Graduates have the foundational knowledge needed to pursue entry-level A&P technician roles!