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“We think this is a terrific career path for those interested in technology and hands-on work,” Ehlinger said. “There is an industry-wide
shortage of diesel technicians which we expect to get worse before it gets better. This program will help fill that gap.”
life-long career, livelihood is payoff
On a recent afternoon, instructor Jesse Ruiz wrapped up a short lecture, then ran through the day’s work order, a list of tasks that
each student must complete before the five-hour session ends at 7 p.m. Among the items on the list: check fan belts and cooling
systems, and drain oil.
“All right, let’s get suited up. We’ll go back to work,” Ruiz said, and with that, students threw on their coveralls and pushed their carts
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