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Train to Become a Diesel-Heavy  Truck Technician in Just 13 Months — Hands-On Program in Glendale.

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

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Train in diesel
engine diagnostics & repair

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Prepare for ASE and
EPA 609 certification

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Learn electrical, drivetrain,
and suspension systems

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for Phoenix-area employers**

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Diesel-Heavy Truck Technician Program Details

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.**

Diploma: 60 Credit Hours, 13 Months

*AAI does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by AAI but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to AAI. Therefore, AAI cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

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What Does a Diesel-Heavy Truck Technician Do?

A Diesel-Heavy Truck Technician specializes in servicing and performing mechanical repairs on 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. 

*AAI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Skills You Can Learn in Our Diesel-Heavy Truck Training
  • Diesel Engine Diagnostics & Repair
  • Diesel Fuel Systems Diagnostics
  • Heavy Duty Brake and Suspension Systems
  • Truck Electrical Systems Repair
  • HVAC Systems in Heavy Trucks
  • Truck Drivetrains and Preventive Maintenance

Career Outlook for Diesel Mechanic Graduates

Graduates of our program may find work* as:

  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Diesel Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Lube Technician
  • Mechanic
  • Auto Service Technician
  • Apprentice Technician

*Arizona Automotive Institute cannot guarantee employment or salary. The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others.

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Arizona Automotive Institute, 6829 N. 46th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301

Arizona Automotive Institute is located in the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Conveniently housed in Glendale, Arizona, the campus is easily accessible from all areas of the Valley.

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