911 - Heavy Equipment Operations: Truck & Diesel Technician

• Our heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician program is the only program in New York and New England that is approved by the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS). The heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician program is one of only nine national ADS TechSmart training programs.

• Students successfully completing the heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician program may return for a third year (senior year) in automotive service technician or motorsports technology and earn a second associate degree. They may be admitted to autobody repair with the department chair’s approval.

Employment and continuing education rate of 97 percent – 97 percent are employed.

OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Agricultural equipment mechanic

• Service manager

• Diesel engine specialist

• Diesel fuel system specialist

• Shop foreman

• Heavy equipment mechanic

• Truck fleet mechanic

• Industrial equipment mechanic

• Marine engine service technician

Alfred State heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA degree program. Graduates who have credit for freshman composition, statistics, literature, history, and speech may complete the BBA program in two additional years; others may complete the BBA program in two-and-one-half years.

Students successfully completing the heavy equipment, truck & diesel technician program receive first priority for space if they wish a third year(senior year) in automotive service technician. They may be admitted to autobody repair with the department chair’s approval.

Students may take Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams in eight areas and the ADS TechCert test. Students are eligible for New York State inspection certification upon successful completion of their freshman year. In their senior year, students may take the test for certification in Basic Engine Theory through the Association of Diesel Specialists.

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact the Office of Accessibility Services by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.