A Career with a Future
The Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology Associate in Applied Science degree program prepares students for a wide variety of career possibilities in any industry that uses trucks or heavy equipment. The program covers diagnosis, service and repair of trucks and equipment. Coursework includes classroom theory and extensive hands-on experience. Students may elect to take additional courses to earn a welding certification.

Job Possibilities
Diesel/heavy equipment graduates have a wide variety of employment possibilities, including:

• Bus, heavy equipment or truck mechanic
• Heating and cooling system mechanic
• Boat mechanic or operating engineer
• Mechanic
• Inspector
• Repairer
• Maintenance worker
• Parts Ordering or sales

Things you need to like
You are precise. You like hands-on work, fixing and inspecting things. You may like to work outdoors or in a less conservative environment.

Explore Careers

• Fleet Equipment Magazine
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
• Northwest Diesel Industry Council

Bachelor Degree Option
With an Associate in Applied Science degree, a student may:

• Transfer to Montana State University - Northern and earn a Bachelor of Science in Diesel Technology
• Transfer to Oregon Institute of Technology and earn a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management
• Be a strong candidate for an Operating Engineers heavy equipment apprenticeship

Types of Classes

• English
• Math
• Organizational Behavior
• Technology
• Health
• Automotive and Diesel Technology
• Electives may include automotive, machining or welding classes

Courses
Check out the current Diesel Technology course listings

Degree Offered

• Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS), takes six quarters, Program Planner

Certificate Offered

• Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance - Certificate of Proficiency (COP), takes four quarters, Program Planner

More Information

• Tech Prep - get college credit while in high school
• Program Information

For more information contact

Diesel Technology Instructor
360.442.2742

Diesel/Heavy Equipment Instructor
360.442.2741