Program Description
If you’re mechanically inclined, and working with big rigs sounds appealing, our Truck and Transport Service Technician program is for you. The program will train you to examine vehicles for defects, locate the cause of malfunctions, overhaul mechanical components, check electrical and fuel systems, repair defects, fit new parts and reassemble components.
It may sound a little confusing at first, but don’t worry – once you’re in the program you’ll quickly pick up on the ins and outs of some of the largest motor vehicle components out there. You won’t think twice about diving under the hood of a massive transport.
Admission Requirements
Profile A
- High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency
Career Possibilities
Upon graduating, you may be employed with dealer service departments, trucking fleet operators, government highway departments, railways and independent truck repair shops. Employment in diesel service is attractive thanks to competitive wages and the challenges encountered while doing highly skilled work.
NOC Codes
7312 - Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7321 - Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers