Medium Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology Technician Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the specialized maintenance and repair of trucks, buses, and other commercial and industrial vehicles. Includes instruction in diesel engine mechanics, suspension and steering, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, preventive maintenance inspections, drive trains, gasoline engine mechanics, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment installation and repair. Is Medium Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology Technician the right major for you?
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Medium Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology Technician Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$38,200

Median Hourly Wage

$18.37*

Total Employed Nationally

587,510


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.