Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Klamath 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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Klamath Community College

245 South Executive Drive, Suite 110, Brookfield, WI

About

Klamath Community College, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, was  established in 1996 through a vote by residents living in Klamath County. The school initially offered courses through facilities at other public institutions in the area, but was given a permanent home in 2000 in Klamath Falls.

KCC is fully accredited and maintains an enrollment of over 1000 annually and continues to grow to meet the needs of employers in the region.  The school participates in intercollegiate athletics and its mascot is the badger.

Academics

Student at Klamath Community College are given opportunities to pursue academic growth or career development as part of the offerings available at the school. Academic transfer allows students to complete a curriculum that fulfills the requirements of the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to complete that education. Career training programs offer education in a high demand field or industry in order to prepare for long term employment as a qualified professional.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Computer Programming
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Enrollment at Klamath Community College is made easy through an admissions policy that admits any individuals who are at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma by completing the application and paying all fees. Students are also asked to provide any information regarding previous education and may be required to take a placement exam.

Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Diesel Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Klamath Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $49010

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