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| Job Placement |
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| According to data from past graduates, advisory committee members and industry, graduates of this program earn starting salaries ranging from $20,000 to $30,000 per year. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures indicate median annual earnings of $31,520, with ranges up to $46,500. With experience, graduates can earn higher salaries and advance to lead technicians, shop foremen, service managers, training supervisors, company managers and owners. |
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| Diesel Equipment Technology students use many types 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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| Diesel Mechanics—Construction Equipment graduates may expect employment opportunities with construction equipment dealerships, contractors, mines, forestry operations, oil industries, private shops and other construction-related industries throughout Texas, 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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