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The U.S. Bureau of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 indicates
job opportunities should be very good for people who complete formal
training in diesel mechanics; applicants without formal training will face
competition for jobs. Average annual wages of bus and truck mechanics and
diesel engine specialists were $18.94 as of May 2008. Wages will vary by
experience, location and employer. Once graduates gain experience, you can
earn higher salaries and advance to manager and supervisory positions.
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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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| Career prospects for Heavy Truck graduates exist in nearly every area of the country. Graduates can look forward to exceptional employment opportunities with truck dealerships and freight companies; contractors; mining, forestry and oil industries; private shops and other related industries 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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