Diesel Mechanic Program
When you choose UTI's Diesel Technology program, you’re in good company. Some of the biggest names in diesel look to UTI graduates to keep their engines running.1 That means you can feel confident that you’ll be taught the skills top manufacturers say matter most for diesel technicians.
45 weeks
5 programs
25,000+
Hands-on Diesel Mechanic Education
Have you been searching for "diesel mechanic schools near me?" UTI's diesel mechanic program offers foundational courses to build your base knowledge from the ground up, teaching you how to diagnose, repair and replace like a true big-engine professional.
In less than a year, you could train to become a diesel technician.7 It all starts with completing a core diesel program. From there, you can move on to specialized advanced training on diesel trucks and engines from leading brands.
Our Diesel Technology program follows a blended-learning model, which includes a mix of online instructor-led training with hands-on application in the lab.18 This allows students to experience what training is like in the workforce.
UTI is not an online diesel technician school, but students will spend about half of a typical six-hour day on online coursework. The other half is typically spent in the lab.
Diesel Mechanic Training Program
Skilled diesel technicians have a wide variety of career options, including truck and bus companies, oil refineries, railroads, marine applications, agriculture and more.
Specialized Diesel Technician Training
Take your diesel technician skills to the next level through Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) programs at UTI. These diesel mechanic programs are developed in collaboration with leading manufacturers in the industry, such as Cummins,46 Peterbilt15 and Freightliner. Students learn current techniques, tools and technologies unique to these brands.
In fact, the curriculum is designed to mirror the workflows, repair procedures and diagnostics found in diesel shops, which can help with the transition from diesel mechanic school to pursuing a career.
As an added advantage, some of these advanced training programs can be funded by the manufacturers themselves, making it easier to focus on honing skills without the burden of tuition costs.15
Diesel ASE Certification
UTI’s diesel mechanic training program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).16
Graduates of the program are prepared to take ASE examinations and can substitute their training for one of the two years of experience required to take the exams to become ASE certified.
UTI Diesel Mechanic School Locations
The Future of Diesel Mechanic Careers
Diesel technicians are in demand, and our graduates come out of school prepared to help meet that demand. See how our blend of online diesel mechanic training and hands-on diesel labs could set you up to prepare for the future.
25,000+
11.4 billion
When Do Classes Start?
Diesel mechanic classes begin at regular intervals so you can start when it's convenient for you. We'll help those who are eligible apply for financial aid,10 submit required paperwork, set up campus tours and even help you find housing.
12 locations
3 to 6 weeks
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! UTI offers a specialized Cummins Engines program, where our diesel mechanic classes provide training on midrange engines, heavy-duty engine overhaul, electronically controlled engines and more.46
The median annual salary for salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the United States was $58,970 in May 2023,29 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). 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. View our diesel technician salary guide to learn more.
UTI’s Diesel Technology program is designed to be completed in less than a year. Learn more about our diesel mechanic classes here.