Diesel-Heavy Truck Technician

Train locally near Phoenix with hands-on diesel technician instruction built to prepare you for ASE and EPA 609 certification*

Arizona Automotive Institute’s comprehensive Diesel – Heavy Truck program helps prepare you to be a Diesel Mechanic specializing in large-scale equipment and diesel engine trucks. We combine classroom-style education with hands-on learning in a job-like setting to help prepare you for what a career as a Diesel and Heavy Truck Mechanic could be like once you graduate.* With enrollment starting on a rolling basis every 5 weeks and programs that can be completed in 13 months, your dream career may be in your near future! By the end of our program, you may be prepared to sit for certifications like the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and EPA 609 A/C Technician.**

Master service procedures for clutches, transmissions, differentials, and perform DOT-compliant preventive maintenance inspections (PMI).

A Diesel-Heavy Truck Technician specializes in servicing and performing mechanical repairs to larger commercial vehicles such as city buses, semi-trucks, and other large equipment. Below are some of the skills taught at AAI in our Diesel-Heavy Truck Technician training program.

Listening to and understanding customer questions and issues

Performing diagnoses using computerized diagnostic tools

Working with customers who rely on their vehicles for their livelihood

Diesel-heavy truck technicians typically work full-time (about 40 hours a week). Some mechanic shops operate under typical business hours, while others are open 24/7. Diesel-heavy truck technicians have the opportunity to work a variety of shifts, including overnights and evenings. Some workplaces also offer the opportunity for technicians to work part-time while completing schooling or other training.