Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Dabney S Lancaster Community College 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 Virginia colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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Dabney S Lancaster Community College (DSLCC)

101 Elm Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, located in Clifton Forge Virginia, is a fully accredited two-year institution that offers the opportunity for students to complete their associate’s degree in an effort to transfer to a four-year university, or to pursue a career studies certificate and augment their existing profession.

DSLCC offers 13 different associate degrees that include: nursing, culinary arts, forest management, education, science, administration of justice, business management, and many, many more. Also offered at DSLCC are many career certificates including: business leadership, EMS, office management, web design, massage therapy, hospitality management, and many more.

Not only does DSLCC offer a wide array of programs to study, they also offer classes for middle and high school students, as well as the opportunity to attend governor’s school. Those who need assistance paying for their tuition at DSLCC may want to take part in the school’s financial aid initiative that helps students with their tuition and fees.

The cost to attend Dabney S. Lancaster Community College is $123.00 per credit hour for in-state residents. Out-of-state residents may attend DSLCC for $299.00 per credit hour.

DSLCC is a member of the VCCS system and guarantees acceptance into any state university to all of its students who graduate with their associate’s degree.

If you would like to apply to Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, or would like to learn more about the programs of study and career certificate programs that are offered there, click here to access the official DSLCC website.

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

• Roanoke, VA
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $41820

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