Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Eastern Iowa Community College District 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 Iowa colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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Eastern Iowa Community College District

2570 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA

Three community colleges make up the Eastern Iowa Community College District: Clinton Community College in Clinton; Scott Community College in Bettendorf; and Muscatine Community College in Muscatine. The schools also offer classes at five technology centers throughout the district. EICC’s accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission is proof that they are committed to academic excellence in education. They offer a broad palette of educational choices from associate degree programs to professional re-licensure courses and senior citizen programs, showing their commitment higher education and the local community.  Degree-seeking students can find programs concentrating on business, legal concerns, health services, and technology, to name a few.

College students make a lot of sacrifices in order to put in the study time necessary to achieve success. But when study time is over, they want excitement, entertainment, and good friends to share them with! EICC schools offer a plethora of extracurricular clubs and activities. Log on to the schools’ web sites to check out the fun.

In today’s economy, people want to be assured they are getting the best value for their money. EICC understands this concern and has managed to keep tuition costs low. To help defray costs, EICC offers scholarships based on special interests, academic achievement, and need; grants; work study; and student loans. EICC’s commitment to excellence, their extracurricular activities, and their affordable tuition make starting your future at EICC an attractive and smart choice.

Students Enrolled in the Diesel Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern Iowa Community College District has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Dubuque, IA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $41970

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