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Why become a Diesel technician?

Stable Career

Stable Career

“In the truck market, we’re looking at a significant shortfall of technicians.” –Tony Molla, VP of Communications, ASE

Diesel technicians are in high demand, and with a high percentage of currently working techs due for retirement, the career is only going to get more lucrative.

Interesting & Challenging Work

Interesting & Challenging Work

Trucking has evolved into a high-tech industry, and the technician career has grown alongside it.

The modern diesel technician career is a great fit for both computer savvy problem solvers and mechanically minded individuals.

Good Pay & Benefits

Good Pay & Benefits

Salaries for many technicians with a high school or diesel school degree meet or exceed those of four year college graduates.

Common benefits include health care, paid time off, 401K, tuition and tool reimbursements, among others.

Career Development & Advancement Opportunities

Career Development & Advancement Opportunities

Service Training Academy’s continuing education and certification programs ensure that technicians learn and develop personally and professionally in their careers.

Custom development plans, apprenticeships and mentorships help new technicians grow into their roles and set them up for success.

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Clean, Safe & Supportive Work Environment

Clean, Safe & Supportive Work Environment

Daimler Truck North America’s service network is exemplified by a modern, technical workplace where technicians operate under a team mentality and often work in groups to drive efficiency.

Why Freightliner, Western Star and Detroit?

Awesome Trucks

Diagnose and repair Daimler’s awesome trucks! Dive into the advanced electronics of the innovative Freightliner Cascadia. Stand toe to toe with the rugged elegance of an American-handbuilt Western Star.

Pop the hood and meet the clean, imposing power of Detroit’s diesel engines–life as a tech will never be dull.

Trailblazing Service Network

Our dealers and distributors believe in recruiting, developing and retaining the best technicians in the industry. With over 1,300 primary and partner service locations in the United States and Canada, the opportunities to work in a modern shop are there for any geographical preference.

Through programs like Elite Support, which ensures all certified shops offer the same high standard of customer experience, our service network is committed to providing a comfortable and collaborative work environment.