Does working as a diesel technician appeal to you? This exciting career path can provide an excellent opportunity for mechanically minded individuals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be about 28,100 new diesel tech job openings every year from 2020 to 2030. These positions allow qualified workers to earn an above-average income.

You’ll need to acquire the necessary education and training if you’re considering this career option. It’s also important to learn more about the various areas you can specialize in and choose the one that fits your skills and interests.

What Types of Diesel Technicians Are There?

There are several areas you can choose to specialize in as a diesel technician, including:

• Diesel engine mechanic: These diesel technicians repair and maintain various machines, including trucks, bulldozers, excavators, asphalt pavers, wheel loaders and road reclaimers. Heavy equipment dealers and repair shops are typical employers. To get started in this occupation, you should have a thorough understanding of the various diesel engine parts and components and other essential systems like electrical/electronics, hydraulics and emissions.
• Fleet maintenance mechanic: These professionals perform many of the same maintenance and repair tasks as diesel engine mechanics. But instead of working for a dealer or repair shop, their employers are large corporations, organizations or government entities that operate equipment fleets. This job typically involves working on the same types of machines every day to ensure they function productively and safely. A fleet manager supervises the mechanic’s work.
• Farm equipment mechanic: Diesel tech careers can also entail fixing and maintaining agricultural equipment like tractors, harvesters, combines and telehandlers. These mechanics may work for a large agribusiness operation, a farm equipment dealer that sells and services these machines, or a government agency engaged in farming operations.
• Oil and gas equipment technician: Oil and gas companies in Southeast Texas and other areas rely on various types of drilling machines and heavy equipment. Technicians with the appropriate specialized training can secure entry-level positions working on these products for dealers, oilfield service companies, contractors, and exploration and production (E&P) operations.

Explore the Benefits of Diesel Mechanic Careers at Mustang Cat

Mustang Cat serves Houston and the surrounding area by offering a wide range of heavy equipment for sale for many industries. You can enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling career of repairing and maintaining Cat® products as a Mustang Cat diesel technician. You’ll have excellent pay and benefits, a flexible schedule and a team-oriented work environment.

We can also provide exceptional training to develop the skills you need to qualify for entry-level diesel mechanics jobs. You can enroll in ThinkBIG, a two-year program offered by Caterpillar that combines hands-on technical and academic training. You’ll learn how to repair and maintain various types of Cat products with this thorough program. ThinkBIG can pave the way for a rewarding career as a technician at one of our numerous locations throughout Southeast Texas.

Learn more about the exciting entry-level diesel tech jobs and career training opportunities available at Mustang Cat. We offer weekly open interviews for technicians. Call our human resources department at 713-460-7232 or email us at careers@mustangcat.com today.