Learn to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel trucks and equipment. Start through school or an entry-level shop job, stack ASE certifications, and grow into senior diagnostics or shop leadership.
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See the machines
Trucks, buses, and everything heavy
Get shop-ready
The short list shops care about
1 mo
MATC Diesel & Powertrain (optional)
The classroom on-ramp — Oak Creek
9 mo
or
Start in the shop
The earn-first route — paid from day one
$20–27/hr 6–18 mo
Master the core systems
The blocks every diesel tech stacks
1.5–2 yrs
Work independently
Full diesel technician
$55–75K 12 mo
Prove your skills (ASE T-series)
The certifications that set your price
3 mo
Pick your specialty
Where do you want to be expensive?
Become the diagnostic expert
Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
$65–95K
The path splits — pick your ending Leadership
Run the operation
Shop foreman / fleet maintenance supervisor
$75–105K 18 mo
See the machines
Trucks, buses, and everything heavy
Get shop-ready
The short list shops care about
1 mo
MATC Diesel & Powertrain (optional)
The classroom on-ramp — Oak Creek
9 mo
Start in the shop
The earn-first route — paid from day one
$20–27/hr 6–18 mo
Master the core systems
The blocks every diesel tech stacks
1.5–2 yrs
Work independently
Full diesel technician
$55–75K 12 mo
Prove your skills (ASE T-series)
The certifications that set your price
3 mo
Pick your specialty
Where do you want to be expensive?
Become the diagnostic expert
Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
$65–95K
Run the operation
Shop foreman / fleet maintenance supervisor
$75–105K 18 mo
Typical Milwaukee-metro ranges — offers vary by shop and shift.