Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Pennco Tech – Blackwood prepares students for careers in heavy equipment maintenance, locomotive maintenance, over-the-road truck maintenance, fleet maintenance, dealership service, and aftermarket parts development. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. Program courses include: engine maintenance systems, engines, power trains, and fluid, power, and electrical systems. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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Pennco Tech – Blackwood (PCCC)

One College Blvd, Paterson, NJ

Pennco Tech was established in 1973 to provide individuals with career training required to succeed. Pennco Tech operates two schools, one in Blackwood, New Jersey and the other in Bristol, Pennsylvania. The school works with individuals to develop a plan for the future and provides the educations, training and skills required to realize those plans. The school will also assist in job placement post-graduation, ensuring that students can have a jump start on their careers.

Pennco Tech offers nine programs in high demand fields:

• HVAC/R
• Automotive Body and Paint Technician
• Automotive Technology
• Electrician
• Administrative Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Plumbing and Heating Technology (Bristol Campus Only)
• Mechanical/CAD Drafting (Blackwood Campus Only)
• Diesel/Truck Technology (Blackwood Campus Only)

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in attending Pencco Tech should complete the online information request form. Financial aid is available and students interested should consult with the financial aid office.

Students Enrolled in the Diesel Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PCCC offers a less than four-year award program in diesel mechanic.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $54090
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $59810

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).