Heavy Duty Truck Technology

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Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime Classes
  • Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Gainful Employment Reports

 

Major Description

Students learn all aspects of heavy-duty truck repair and maintenance. The program focuses on large trucks, typically class 7 and 8. Areas of instruction include electrical and electronic systems, steering/alignment, foundation brakes, air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Students perform diesel engine troubleshooting, overhauls and tune-ups on both mechanical and electronic engines. Clutch, transmission, drive axle repair and overhaul are taught along with welding instruction and preventive maintenance and HVAC. Students will be given the opportunity to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) and become a state of MN certified commercial vehicle inspector.

Work Environment

Technicians generally work a standard 40-hour week in well-lighted and well-ventilated shops. Truck fleet companies, dealerships and truck repair shops are major employers.

Potential Job Titles

  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Diesel Technician
  • Fleet Mechanic
  • Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • Truck Engine Technician
  • Transportation Mechanic

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $22.77/hour
  • Top earners: $30.41/hour

Academic Advisors

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Instructors

Ken Klassen 651-432-8402 ken.klassen@dctc.edu BIO
Richard Otteson 651-423-8327 richard.otteson@dctc.edu BIO

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