Vehicle maintenance
Diesel mechanic
Diagnose, maintain and repair diesel engines and related vehicle systems.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Diesel training + practical experience
Compare shop-based training with employer experience requirements. Industry credentials and commercial driving permissions are separate.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “High school diploma or equivalent.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Klamath Community College
Diesel Technology
Study diesel engines, drivetrains, brakes, suspension, electrical systems and preventive maintenance. The department also lists commercial-driver training among its areas of preparation; confirm what is included in your degree plan.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Diesel Technology plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Blue Mountain Community College
Diesel Technology
An applied degree in diesel technology, distinct from the shorter Diesel Technology Assistant certificate. Ask which engine, equipment and diagnostics sequences are offered in the next cohort.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Diesel Technology plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Diesel Mechanic Technology
The provider reports its fall 2026 cohort is full. Diesel instruction runs at least four days per week, six to seven hours per day, with additional academic courses required.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Diesel Mechanic Technology plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Rogue Community College
Diesel Technology
Based at Table Rock Campus in White City, the program develops diesel diagnosis and repair skills from foundational study through modern equipment practice.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Diesel Technology plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $30.76. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 4,828 jobs in 2024 to 5,065 in 2034. The projected 4,173 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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