Heavy equipment technician jobs are in demand, and the heavy equipment industry is expecting significant growth over the next few years. Diesel engines can be found across a variety of industries, ranging from trucking and farming, to construction and railroads.

As a result, there is a need for qualified professionals who can diagnose and repair this type of equipment. Help keep these industries moving by enrolling in our Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program.

The diesel and heavy equipment technology program has also partnered with Carolina CAT/LiftOne, the Caterpillar dealer for Western North Carolina, to establish the Carolina CAT Service Technician Program in order to meet the expected demand for these high-tech and hands-on careers.

What you will learn

Our skilled instructors will teach you how to inspect, repair, service, and maintain heavy-duty truck and heavy equipment diesel engines, such as heavy-duty trucks over one-ton classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives and equipment, stationary diesel engines in electrical generators, and related equipment, so you can make the adjustments needed to ensure their future safety and performance.

Upon completing our diesel and heavy equipment technology degree program, you will:

• use appropriate service information, tools, equipment, procedures, and technical terminology associated with the industry

• apply the skills necessary to maintain, disassemble, and reassemble the basic systems related to diesel transport and heavy equipment

• test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair complex electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulically-controlled diesel components and equipment

• gain an introduction to industry careers

• increase your awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field

• be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam

• be prepared for employment as an entry-level transportation service technician in dealerships, fleet shops, or independent repair shops