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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Associate's Degree

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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics program prepares students for careers as diesel mechanics and heavy equipment technicians. Coursework includes diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, brakes, drive trains, and hydraulics.

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In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

TroubleshootingRepairingOperations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingEquipment SelectionJudgment and Decision MakingOperation and ControlComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

MechanicalEnglish LanguageTransportationEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningMultilimb CoordinationExtent FlexibilityHearing SensitivityVisualization

Tasks

  • Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as
  • Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that
  • Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  • Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as nec
  • Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irriga
  • Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and di

Technology

Facilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable crescent wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesBall peen hammersBattery chargersBearing heating ovensBlast cleaning cabinetsBleeder wrenchesBlow gunsBore gaugesBoring barsBoring toolsBox end wrenchesBrake shoe adjusting toolsAdjustable end wrenchesAir wrenchesAngle grindersArc weldersAutomated lathesAutomatic center punchesAviation snipsBearing pullersBench grindersBench mount drill pressesC clampsCircular wire gaugesClamp-on bench visesClamping dial indicatorClick type torque wrenches

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists49-3031.00
  • Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians49-3041.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Hand tools, pneumatic wrenches, and welding equipment — select and operate with limited oversight to complete scheduled repairs on medium-duty diesel trucks.
  • Brake systems, wheel bearings, and steering mechanisms — inspect and evaluate independently against manufacturer specifications during scheduled preventive maintenance visits.
  • Hydraulic hoists and floor jacks — position and operate without direct supervision to safely raise buses and heavy equipment in a busy fleet shop.
  • Brake relining, wheel alignment, and bolt torquing — adjust and complete reassembly to specification across a range of commercial vehicle models encountered in daily workflow.
  • Motor analyzers and chassis diagnostic charts — connect and interpret readings to isolate malfunctions on diesel engines with moderate complexity in a fleet maintenance environment.
  • Preventive maintenance intervals — manage and document oil changes, battery load tests, and lubrication cycles for multiple vehicles using facilities management software.
  • Safety guards and critical fasteners — systematically examine and adjust on returning fleet vehicles, escalating findings that exceed acceptable tolerances to senior staff.
  • Diagnostic data from handheld computers and pressure gauges — analyze and cross-reference to narrow probable causes of reported drivability complaints on route buses.
  • Repair timelines and work orders — prioritize and communicate with dispatchers and service writers to ensure on-time vehicle return in a high-volume commercial shop.
  • Troubleshooting findings and repair recommendations — document clearly using word processing and spreadsheet software to maintain accurate vehicle service histories.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
41%
Placement Rate
75%