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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Services reports that job opportunities for heavy
vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics should be
excellent for those who have completed formal training programs in diesel or
heavy equipment mechanics. Employers report difficulty finding candidates
with formal postsecondary training to fill available service technician
positions. The average annual salary for farm equipment mechanics was
$33,020 as of May 2008. Average annual wages of mobile heavy equipment
mechanics were $44,300 as of May 2008. Wages vary by location, employer and
experience.
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| Diesel Equipment Technology students use an array of equipment and software to gain the competitive edge. These include: |
- Personal computers, including laptops;
- Precision equipment;
- Special equipment tools;
- Computerized engine testing equipment; and
- Measuring tools.
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| Because nearly every area of the United States has some form of farming, career prospects for Agriculture Equipment graduates exist in nearly every area of the country. Graduates can look forward to exceptional employment opportunities with agriculture equipment shops, farm equipment dealers and private shops throughout the United States and abroad. |
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| TSTC students can gain exposure to industry and established professionals through involvement in organizations such as SkillsUSA—VICA and professional contacts in the Texas Farm Bureau, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS), Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). |
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