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Drive your future with truck & diesel technology.

At ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï, you’ll prepare for in-demand careers in diesel and heavy equipment through New York’s #1-ranked program (U.S. News & World Report). In the Heavy Equipment, Truck & Diesel Technician AOS, you’ll gain 1,800 hours of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing trucks, tractors, bulldozers, and earthmovers. This Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS)–approved program ensures you graduate with nationally recognized skills for a dynamic career in diesel and heavy equipment maintenance.

2 Years Associate in Occupational Studies

Pioneer Quotes:

"±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï grads are well rounded and prepared for the work field." -Fleet Transportation

"You'll have the opportunity to enjoy some amazing experiences that will last a lifetime." -Stephen Krolak, '17

Program Details

Courses You May Take

Credits: 0-9

This course consists of the service and repair of heavy duty clutches, transmissions, drive line and rear axle, leaf, torsion bar, and air suspensions, the alignment of front and rear axle, also alignment of trailer suspension and on-vehicle tire balancing. This will include Eaton and Meritor clutches, Mack and Eaton transmissions, and Meritor, Eaton and Mack rear axles. Also covered are Road Ranger auto shift transmissions.

Credits: 0-9

This nine credit hour course covers the procedures needed to understand, test, repair, and overhaul diesel engines and their related components. Major emphasis is placed on the mid-range and heavy duty diesels of the following makes: Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Mack, John Deere, and Navistar. Covered is the use of special tools and equipment necessary to troubleshoot, maintain, and overhaul these engines and their related components.

Credits: 0-9

This nine credit hour course is intended for heavy equipment, truck and diesel mechanic majors. Coverage will include the fundamentals of diesel fuel systems, both mechanical and computer-controlled will be covered. Engine tune-up procedures, and diesel fuel system troubleshooting and computer usage will be included. Injection pumps, governors, injectors, emission control devices, automatic advance units and transfer pumps of the following systems will be covered: American Bosch, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Cummins and Navistar.

Entrance Requirements

Recommended

  • Algebra

MEET OUR FACULTY

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Brad Smith Associate Professor and Department Chair

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