Business & Transportation

Diesel Truck Technology

Course Outline | Course Descriptions

The Diesel Truck Technology program prepares students as entry-level technicians with the latest information on diagnosis, repair procedures, preventive maintenance, and necessary safety applications in diesel technology. The course prepares students to take the voluntary mechanic certification test (ASE) in heavy-duty trucks. Graduates work as tune-up, brakes, transmission and refrigeration technicians; diesel truck repair and fleet maintenance technicians; service writing technicians; and sales and service representatives.

Typical employers of the diesel truck technicians are truck, farm, and earth-moving equipment dealerships; trucking, power generation, and construction companies; truck service centers; engine repair/machine shops; truck equipment distributors; independent service garages; automotive parts manufacturers; sales representation; and insurance companies.

Special Fees

In addition to tuition, students are responsible for a testing fee of $300 that is charged at the beginning of the senior’s last semester of school.  This fee covers industry specific testing.

Mike Novak, Department Chairperson
570-702-8935
mnovak@johnson.edu


Employment
Opportunities

  • Tune-ups
  • Brakes
  • Transmission
  • Refrigeration
  • Diesel Truck Repair and Fleet Maintenance
  • Service Writing
  • Sales & Service Representatives

Potential
Employers

  • Triple Cities MACK
  • Stadium International
  • Bolus Freight Lines

Admissions
Requirements

  • 1 year of algebra with a “C” or higher
  • 2 years of English with a “C” or higher
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • SAT 750 or ACT 15 (not required)