Diesel Technician

$76,460 earning potential

Diesel technicians inspect, maintain, repair and care for diesel engines. Some diesel technicians specialize in a specific type of vehicle. When commercial transportation has malfunctions, they diagnose the problems and find solutions.

$76,460

High-end Earners in

Arkansas ( Top 10% )

$50,200

median annual wage

$24

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Inspect and drive vehicles to troubleshoot problems
Use diagnostic equipment and interpret results
Perform routine maintenance such as changing the oil and aligning the wheels
Repair any malfunctions in the equipment or replace parts
Communicate with customers
Utilize charts to plan work procedures
Tire repair
Clutch adjustment or replacement
Perform wheel end maintenance and repair

Arkansas

Profile

Name

Nick Hockenberry

Job

Truck Technician

High School

Gentry High School Conversion Charter

Age

Where I Trained

Diesel Technician Program through Gentry High School Conversion and on-the-job training at McKee Foods Corporation

What I earned

Certificate in Heavy Duty Truck Technology

"Every day is not the same thing over and over again. There is always something new to learn. I am able to apply the things I know and find my own ways of completing a job."

You don't need a college degree to become a diesel technician. In fact, most people starting in this career usually have a high school diploma or equivalent on-the-job training, which you can find at a variety of Arkansas companies.

Arkansas Job Outlook

390

Average annual job openings

3,990

Number of jobs by 2028

+9%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2028

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