Diesel & Power Equipment Technology

Is this you?

• I am mechanical
• I am organized
• I am a hands-on learner
• I don’t mind getting my hands dirty

Career Opportunities Upon Graduation:

• Machinery Assembly
• Agriculture Equipment Technician
• Construction Equipment Technician
• Medium Heavy Duty Fleet Technician
• Diesel Technician
• Small Engine Technician
• Tow Motor Operator
• Metal Fabricator
• Recreational Service — motorcycles, quads
• Agricultural Sales & Service
• Equipment Operator

With additional Training/Education:

• Master Diesel Technician
• Parts & Service Manager

Certifications: *Earn ODE Credential Points toward Graduation

(*Earn Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Credential Points toward Graduation during your junior and senior years)

• Briggs & Stratton Master Technician (*9 points)
• NCCER (*6 points)
• OSHA 10 (*1 point)
• Fork Lift Operation  (*1 point)
• Man Lift Operation  (*1 point)
• First Aid/CPR (*1 point)
• Snap On Battery, Starting, and Charging Certification(*3 points)
• Snap On Multimeter Certification  (*3 points)
• Snap On Torque Certifications  (*3 points)
• Snap On/Starrett Precision Measuring Instruments
• Certification (SME endorsed)  (*3 points)
• MACS Air Conditioning Certification

Alternative Pathway points:

• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Brakes (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Diesel Engine (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Suspension & Steering (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Electrical/Electronic Systems (*3 points)

To be successful in this field, students must be able to:

• Stand and work on their feet several hours at a time
• Perform the job in both hot and cold conditions
• Have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to perform mechanical repairs
• Read & comprehend service manual information and instructions

Typical Wages:

• Agriculture Technician Salary—$27,374-$62,000
• Outdoor Power Equipment/Other Small Engine Mechanic Salary—$24,197-$49,608
• Heavy Equipment Operator—$35,271-$79,728
• Diesel Mechanic Salary—$32,000-$66,043 *United States Payscale.com

Some Area Employers Include:

Ag-Pro, Bane Welker Equipment, Kokosing, Miller Lawn & Garden, OhiGro, Burkhart Farm Center, Thiels Wheels, Hord’s Livestock, Kambach Feeds, Farmers Equipment, Ohio Cat, Cummins Sales & Service, Kale Marketing, Fyda Freightliner, Ohio Peterbilt

Partnering with:

• University of Northwestern Ohio
  Up to 12 credit hours for Suspension & Steering and Hydraulic Brakes
• Lincoln Tech Institute

Career Focus:

Prepared for immediate employment in mechanized equipment maintenance and further education

Tri-Rivers Career Center  affirms that equal opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, and ancestry of person.