Diesel Technology - Diesel Engine Specialist | Reid State Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

TroubleshootingRepairingOperations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingEquipment SelectionJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

MechanicalTransportationEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionHearing SensitivityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningMultilimb CoordinationExtent Flexibility

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.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareFacilities management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query 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 tools

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-3031.00	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	title_inference	$60,640 median$85,980 top	+2.44%	780

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Hand tools and basic power tools — identify and use under direct supervision during routine service tasks at a commercial vehicle maintenance shop.
Brake system components and steering mechanisms — inspect visually following a checklist under technician guidance in a fleet maintenance bay.
Hydraulic jacks and hoists — operate to raise trucks and heavy equipment under close supervision in accordance with shop safety protocols.
Brake adjustment and wheel alignment procedures — perform basic steps with direct oversight while reassembling light-duty commercial vehicle components.
Test instruments and pressure gauges — attach to vehicle systems and read dials under supervisor direction to support initial malfunction diagnosis.
Routine maintenance tasks — execute oil changes, battery checks, and lubrication on buses and trucks following a prescribed maintenance schedule.
Protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices — examine and report discrepancies to a lead technician during pre-trip inspection routines.
Defective equipment — listen for abnormal sounds and document observations using a handheld computer under guidance from an experienced mechanic.
Shop safety rules and personal protective equipment — apply consistently during all repair and maintenance activities in a vocational training or entry-level shop environment.
Parts and fluid inventory — locate, retrieve, and log basic components using shop inventory management software under supervisory direction.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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