Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Northeastern Junior 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 Colorado colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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Northeastern Junior College (NJC)

1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

Northeastern Junior College in Sterling Colorado offers over 80 programs of study, and is the largest two-year residential college in Colorado. It is best known for its Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences programs, which offers an Associates in Practical and Registered nursing.

You may apply for free and NJC is an open enrollment college, so if you apply you’re in; however, please be advised acceptance doesn’t guarantee admission to all majors. NJC’s campus life boasts “your home away from home” – providing student residences with 6 fully modernized housing facilities. For more information on student life at NJC please follow the link.

NJC is also well known for its abundant online courses, including:

• Web Page Design
• Biology
• Music Appreciation

Northeastern provides a variety of course formats as well, from fully online to hybrid.

There are over 2,000 students currently enrolled at NJC in Colorado.

Education and opportunities include:

• Several degree options available including A.A, A.S, A.G.S, A.A.S and certificate programs
• Advanced degree programs available
• GED upgrading and exam
• Honors program

Through NJC’s advanced degree programs, certain colleges and universities have agreements through Northeastern Junior College, including:

• University of Phoenix
• Regis University
• Colorado State University

For more information on advanced degrees and partnered schools please follow the link.

The costs for tuition are:

• For residents – 1 Credit in state tuition $183.50
• Out of State - $392.15
• Online Courses - CCC Online Resident & NJC Online $261.30
• For room and board costs and information please follow the link.

For financial aid, NJC provides a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are also provided with a payment plan option, along with other aid options including scholarships, grants and work study loans.

Please visit Northeastern Junior College’s Homepage for any additional information you may need. 

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

• Colorado Springs, CO
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $41400

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