Get the Skills to Become a Professional Diesel Technician

Students learn hands-on with real training aids from Cummins, Detroit, Caterpillar, Eaton and more

Hands-On Training, Practical Skills and Support to Pursue a Promising Career as a Skilled Diesel Mechanic in 18 Months

Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics inspect, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and anything else with a diesel engine. If you like working with your hands, are interested in repairing and troubleshooting engines and are looking to get into a satisfying career you enjoy, training as a Diesel Service Technician could be an excellent fit.

Ohio Technical College is not just another basic diesel mechanic school. We offer valuable hands-on Diesel Technician training with our specialized ASE Master Diesel Instructors in our 18-month signature program. We then help enhance your skills with our 3-month Generator Power Systems program and/or the opportunity for you to get your CDL license so you can road test what you repair.

Career Opportunities

OTC offers both Diploma and Associate Degree programs in Diesel Equipment Technology and offers a specialized curriculum, providing you with the hands-on training, technical skills and practical experience it takes to start a great career. Professionals with training in this area may pursue a variety of career options, including:

Diesel Technician
Light/Medium Duty Diesel Technician
Ag/Heavy Equipment Technician
Transport Refrigeration Technician
Generator Technician
Marine Diesel Technician
Diesel Transmission Specialist

Training in this program is hands-on, using diesel training aids from: Cummins, Detroit, Caterpillar, Eaton and many more. In fact, all diesel students will have a chance to go through Eaton Roadranger product training.

Successful graduates receive full Career Services including resume skills training, networking assistance, referrals and other support factors designed to help bridge the gap between training and employment. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

Is a Becoming a Professional Diesel Technician Right for You?

To learn more about your career opportunities as a skilled Diesel Technician, and to explore whether short-term training from Ohio Technical College is a good option for you, fill out the form on this page to contact OTC and receive a Career Information Kit.

Our friendly and knowledgeable Admissions Representatives are also happy to answer any of your questions and can help with everything from providing course descriptions to general information about financial aid. To speak with an Admissions Rep right away, give us a call at 1-888-776-3479.

"I chose the collision repair program because I already had some experience in high school. I enjoyed it there and wanted to continue training and learning new skills and techniques. Making a career out of collision is unique in that it is never the same day every day. Each vehicle is unique, and the damage it sustains and that needs repair is always different. As far as highlights go, I would say the tools are pretty cool. I’ve been introduced to so many cool tools that will make the job go quicker and the repair smoother. Learning how to use a new tool is always a highlight of any training module. After graduation I will be back at OTC for a little while. I’m going to re-take a few paining classes. I have a local job here with a company called DataScan, so I’m not in a big hurry to get back home just yet."

Aubrey Hahn

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What our graduates say

"In February of 2010 my life totally changed. I found myself out of work after 23 years with the same company. Work was limited in my area of skill, so I had to look at other options. Retirement wasn’t one of them. Growing up in Cortland, Ohio, I always worked on cars. My dad and brother had Corvettes, some show cars, and even a race car or two. Fixing cars was more of a hobby, but now facing an uncertain employment future, I looked into a career in the automotive field. I was very much an “old school” guy when it came to cars. The thought of learning about fuel injection, turbos, superchargers, emissions, and computer diagnosis was more than a little intimidating. Once I got to OTC I found out I wasn’t the only one, there were many students like me in similar situations. The instructors at OTC took the time to teach me what I needed to know. I know firsthand that life can lead..."

- Dion Chaney

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