Training in the Diesel Technology Program at Mid-Plains Community College opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities.
This two-year program offers hands-on instruction in engine design and overhaul, electrical systems, air brake systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, diesel fuel and control systems, transmissions, axles, metals, and welding.
Students train on the latest industry-standard equipment and can choose to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Certificates in Basic Engine and Electrical, Powertrain, Fuel Systems, and Diesel Technology are also available.
The Mid-Plains Community College Diesel Technology program is a Kubota Tech higher education training partner. This partnership gives students the knowledge and skills needed to train as highly qualified technicians through OEM certification programs, industry-supported curriculum, and hands-on experience. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for rewarding careers in the off-road diesel industry, with opportunities to work as Kubota Technicians at dealerships nationwide.
A variety of employment opportunities includes diesel service departments, independent repair shops, factory representative or private ownership of a repair business. Industries employing diesel technicians include, but are not limited to, railroad, trucking, agriculture, and lumber. Government agencies and the military also offer employment opportunities.
Graduate with little to no college debt, with the assistance of these program-based
scholarships
Applied Technologies Student
- NPCC Foundation Dorothy Yont Scholarship
- NPCC Foundation Sorenson Technical Scholarship
- NPCC Foundation Technical Faculty Scholarship
- NPCC Foundation John & Mary Hunter Technical Scholarship
- Technical Student Preferably In Trade and Industrial Field
- NPCC Foundation Trew-Shoemaker Scholarship Fund
Other scholarships are available. Ask your enrollment counselor for details.
Scholarship awards vary from $500-$2,000 per year.
Kelley Cole
Diesel Instructor
colek@mpcc.edu
308-535-3651
Steven Kramer
Diesel Instructor
kramers@mpcc.edu
308-535-3652
