Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology

Diesel Technicians repair and maintain heavy equipment engines and powertrains used in construction & forestry equipment, trucks, busses, marine, locomotives, generators, and the equipment used in highway construction, logging, and farming. Some technicians work for companies that maintain their own vehicles; in these jobs, technicians spend most of their time doing preventative maintenance tasks that will help prevent future problems.

Graduates of this program can also pursue opportunities in the service departments of distributors and dealers, bus lines and railways, trucking and marine industries, schools, electric power plants, local industries and state and federal government departments.

A few examples of job titles in this field include:

• Heavy Equipment Technician
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Technician
• Bus and Truck Technician
• Diesel Engine Specialist
• Parts Salesperson

For detailed career and salary information, visit the LBCC Career Coach.

All career information and statistics listed here are provided by the State of Oregon.