Pursue a Career in Diesel Mechanics & Heavy Truck Maintenance

Penn Foster College's Diesel Mechanics & Heavy Truck Maintenance program's up-to-date content helps you to prepare for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Medium-Heavy Truck Test. The ASE certification is a respected industry certification that can strengthen students' resumes as they explore career opportunities.

Diesel mechanics work on engine operations and computerized management systems for trucks and other diesel vehicles. There are a lot of opportunities for diesel mechanics, including automobile, truck, and bus servicing, industrial or government fleet servicing, manufacturers, and repair shops or service stations, or even starting your own business. This program is beneficial to students with no previous diesel mechanic experience or students who have previous jobs in the industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, the average annual diesel mechanic salary was $45,170 in 2016.¹

With mobile-friendly coursework, progress-tracking and goal-setting tools, virtual simulations, informative videos, and personal coaches to help you succeed, the Penn Foster Experience (PFx) is online learning like no other.

The Penn Foster Diesel Mechanics Career Diploma program is designed to help students learn how to become a diesel mechanic and prepare to sit for the Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks ASE certification exam upon completion of the program. The course outline includes lessons on repairing diesel engines, brake systems, shop safety practices, and more.

Students enrolled in the Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Truck Maintenance training program are eligible to participate in the Snap-on Student Excellence Program. This program allows students in trades and technology education programs to purchase high-quality Snap-on tools at a preferred student discount.