Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Western Technical College – El Paso 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 Texas colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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Western Technical College – El Paso

9451 Diana Drive, El Paso, TX

Western Technical College, located in El Paso, Texas, is a privately owned 2 year institution dedicated to career education. For over forty years WTC has provided vocational education opportunities to students through practical and formal instruction. The staff is experienced and dedicated to providing students with the best education possible for a given program, imparting the skills learned through professional experience.

Academics

Western Technical College provides vocational programs a in a variety of fields and educates its students to be able to work in those fields after completion of the program. A professional faculty and state of the art facilities will assist in the education process, and practical applications along with traditional study will be utilized to learn a develop the skills necessary for success.

Programs offered include:

• Massage Therapy
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Diesel Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Advanced Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Western Technical College must be seventeen years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED. Some programs may require additional testing as well as medical information. WTC offers a several forms of financial aid assistance. Students interested in financial aid should contact the financial aid office to begin the process. The financial aid office will assist interested students through every step of the application process.

Students Enrolled in the Diesel Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Technical College – El Paso offers an associate's degree 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

• El Paso, TX
  • Total Employment: 800
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $33540

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