NTC Diesel Technology

Diesel Technology

Instructors: Trent Peper

Program Overview

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Diesel engines are the work horses of today. Diesel technicians are responsible for the maintenance and repair of engines widely used in the transportation industry to power locomotives, trucks, buses, and automobiles. Diesel engines are also commonly used in agriculture, the oil patch, logging, mining and construction industries. This 1050-hour program includes diagnosis and repair of diesel engine systems, suspension and steering systems, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, drive train systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and preventive maintenance inspection.

Oklahoma Employment & Outlook

In Oklahoma, 90 job openings are projected annually for diesel mechanics until the year 2006. These job openings are caused by growth of the industry, employees leaving the occupation, promotions, retirements, etc. In 1996, diesel mechanics held approximately 3200 jobs in Oklahoma. They are projected to hold approximately 3,390 by the year 2006.

Oklahoma Employment & Outlook

Location	Pay Period	America's CareerInfo.net
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
United States	Hourly	$11.33	$13.96	$17.38	$21.22	$25.64
United States	Yearly	$23,600	$29,000	$36,200	$44,100	$53,300
Oklahoma	Hourly	$9.54	$11.78	$14.73	$17.44	$21.15
Oklahoma	Yearly	$19,800	$24,500	$30,600	$36,300	$44,000

United States	Employment		Percent Change	Job Openings
United States	2004	2014	Percent Change	Job Openings
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists	270,100	308,900	+ 14 %	10,830
Oklahoma	Employment		Percent Change	Job Openings
Oklahoma	2002	2012	Percent Change	Job Openings
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists	3,170	3,590	+ 13 %	120

Programs of Study

Intro to Diesel & Shop Safety	Intro to Elec. and Elec. Circuits & Indicators
Tools & Equipment	Batteries
Fuel Systems & Components	Drive Lines, Differential, Final Drive, & Special Drive
Pumps	Bearing & Seals
Unit Injectors	Starters & Ignitions and Circuits
Fasteners	Generators & Alternators
Engine Operations	Lubrication System
Coolants	Intro to Hydraulics & Hydraulic Pumps
Govenors	Valves & Cylinders
Clutches & Flywheels	Air Conditioning

Earnings & Advancements

Experience is the major factor affecting earnings. Beginning apprentices usually earn from fifty to seventy-five percent of the rate of skilled workers and receive increases about every six months until they complete their apprenticeship and reach the rate of skilled mechanics. Wages vary within the different industries. Wages are highest in the West and North Central Regions and lowest in the South.