Diesel Technology
Diagnose, repair and replace vehicle and equipment parts in our diesel engineering classes. With our industry-recognized instruction, you can move on to advanced diesel tech training to become a heavy equipment mechanic.
Control Your Learning Mechanisms
Our diesel program prepares you for job opportunities in the El Dorado and Wichita areas, such as South Central Diesel and other diesel mechanic businesses.
Grizzly Equipment Training
This diesel technology curriculum prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to specialized maintenance and repair of trucks, buses and other commercial, industrial vehicles. You encounter a wide range of critical topics in the diesel maintenance industry like:
- Diesel engine mechanics
- Suspensions and steering
- Brake system
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Preventative maintenance inspections
- Drive trains
- Gasoline engine mechanics
- Auxiliary equipment installation and repair
What You Can Do with a Diesel Technology Degree
Earn your two-year degree or one-year certification and get to work in such positions like:
- Diesel technician
- Fleet manager
- Airport equipment mechanic
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Diesel Technology program.
- OSHA 10
- Diesel Engines
- Engine Performance
- Truck and Heavy Equipment Repair
- Hydraulics
Diesel Technology (Associate of Applied Science)
Diesel Technology (Certificate)
Diesel Technology Certificate Information
Learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to the specialized maintenance and repair of various vehicles and heavy equipment in just 39 credit hours and two semesters! Learn to maintain and repair diesel engines, suspension and steering systems, electrical and electronic systems and more.
This program is ideal for those looking to begin their diesel career as an entry level diesel technician or a student considering a generalized program to pursue further study at a four-year university.
Industry Partners
We are grateful to our industry partners for helping Butler bring this needed workforce training to the region: Foley Industries, Jets Diesel, Truck Center Companies, Wildcat Construction and more!
Advisory Board
In addition to our industry partners, our curriculum is guided by our advisory board.
Chair: Andrew Hoffman—GTG/Peterbilt
Danny Cross—GTG/Peterbilt
Doug King—Sherwood Companies
Dave Black—Truck Center Companies-Freightliner
Randy Meisch—Dustrol
Stacy Gramza—Foley
Kelly Payne—Foley
Tommy Phelps—Foley
Michelle Fichtl--Foley
Tim Dell—Pittsburg State University
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