Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Lamar Institute of Technology 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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Lamar Institute of Technology

305 W. Interstate 20, Grand Prairie, TX

Lamar Institute of Technology is a state-owned technical school located in Beaumont, Texas. It is formerly a part of Lamar University but it became an independent institution when it joined the Texas State University System in 1995. In 1949, Lamar Institute of Technology started out as the Division of Vocations in Lamar University wherein the department teaches vocational skills training to students.

Today, LIT offers more than 50 programs in different fields such as allied health, business, public service and safety. Students have a variety of choices of degree programs that they can choose from. First time enrollees can consult with the school counselor on which program will fit their requirements. With its mission to produce highly skilled workforce, each program in LIT is designed to teach students important skills that they can use to find meaningful employments in society.

Regarding the tuition fee rate of the school, it is based on the number of semester credit hours t which the student has registered. Moreover, in-residents as well as out-of-state residents pay different tuition fee rates. For instance, the current rate for state residents is $114, while out-of-state residents pay $465.

Since LIT is  a member of the Texas State University Systems, students who wish to finish their associate degrees in colleges that offer four-year bachelor courses can apply for transfer curriculum thereby making it easier for students to seek higher learning to other schools. 

Students Enrolled in the Diesel Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lamar Institute of Technology has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

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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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $46470
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $44820

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