Torque your career into high gear with Diesel Tech!
Heavy-duty equipment powers the modern world. These mechanical giants crush boulders, carve highways, and shape the fields where champions play. But when they break down, it takes a skilled technician to bring them roaring back to life.
In just 11 months, our Diesel Equipment Technician Diploma program gets you career-ready—fast. As one of Minnesota’s most efficient training paths, this program puts you in high demand. Learn from industry experts as you master everything from powertrain systems to advanced hydraulics. Plus, earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) along the way, giving you a competitive edge in the field.
Step into a future that keeps the world moving. Kickstart your career in diesel technology today!
Location: Staples Campus
Fast Facts
- Diesel-powered heavy machinery is vital to industries and economies worldwide, driving progress locally and globally. Training for a career in this field equips you with in-demand skills that can open doors to opportunities anywhere on the planet.
- Our programs are accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation.
- The Diesel Equipment Technician Diploma is an 11-month program, which includes an accelerated 6-week summer session.

Jumpstart your diesel career in just 11 months!
US Annual Job Openings 25,600
Currently Employed
300,200

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*Source: CareerOneStop – US Dept. of Labor