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Diesel mechanic training in Washington

31 diesel mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

18 schools offer these diesel mechanic programs, and Washington has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Diesel mechanics inspect and repair buses and trucks and maintain diesel engines of every kind. Community colleges and technical schools offer certificates and degrees in diesel repair, employers may require or prefer certification, and some jobs need a commercial driver's license to test-drive trucks and buses.1 In Washington, 3 of the 31 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 12 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 31 programs

How much does diesel mechanic training cost in Washington?

$5,699 to $11,630 is what most diesel mechanic programs in Washington cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 22 programs with a price. All of them: $1,545 to $17,491

In the typical program

Finished the program
85%
Working 6 months later
69%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,600
Length
38 to 90 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Washington may also offer diesel mechanic training. How these figures are made

Is there free diesel mechanic training in Washington?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Diesel mechanic training in Seattle, Aberdeen, Portland and other Washington cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 5 more programs are in 5 other areas.

All 31 diesel mechanic programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding

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31 programs

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology

    Bellingham Technical College

    Bellingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham · Diesel technology (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,800
    Price if you pay yourself$16,143
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Bellingham Technical College
    More details about Diesel Technology at Bellingham Technical College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,943
    Length
    65 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    64
    a year, estimated
    $39,800
    price
    $16,143

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Diesel Service Technician

    Bates Technical College

    Tacoma

    Prerequisite courses

    Bates Technical College, Tacoma · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,496
    Program website, Diesel Service Technician at Bates Technical College
    More details about Diesel Service Technician at Bates Technical College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,851
    Length
    28 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    $39,400
    price
    $4,496

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician

    Bates Technical College

    Tacoma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bates Technical College, Tacoma · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,865
    Program website, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician at Bates Technical College
    More details about Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician at Bates Technical College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,851
    Length
    65 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,341
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    $39,400
    price
    $5,865

  • Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed

    Diesel Engines

    Bates Technical College

    Tacoma

    No diploma needed

    Bates Technical College, Tacoma · Short course or single class · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Diesel Engines at Bates Technical College
    More details about Diesel Engines at Bates Technical College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,851
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    $39,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed

    Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains

    Bates Technical College

    Tacoma

    No diploma needed

    Bates Technical College, Tacoma · Short course or single class · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains at Bates Technical College
    More details about Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains at Bates Technical College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,851
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    $39,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed

    Truck and Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems

    Bates Technical College

    Tacoma

    No diploma needed

    Bates Technical College, Tacoma · Short course or single class · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Truck and Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems at Bates Technical College
    More details about Truck and Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems at Bates Technical College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,851
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    $39,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Diesel mechanic apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heavy Duty Repairman Mechanic

    Operating Engineers Regional Training Program JATC

    Ellensburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Operating Engineers Regional Training Program JATC, Ellensburg · Diesel mechanic apprenticeship · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$97,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heavy Duty Repairman Mechanic at Operating Engineers Regional Training Program JATC
    More details about Heavy Duty Repairman Mechanic at Operating Engineers Regional Training Program JATC
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $24,355
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    45
    a year, estimated
    $97,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel and Heavy Equipment

    Spokane Community College

    Spokane

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Spokane Community College, Spokane · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,296
    Program website, Diesel and Heavy Equipment at Spokane Community College
    More details about Diesel and Heavy Equipment at Spokane Community College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,478
    Length
    60 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    33
    a year, estimated
    $37,900
    price
    $6,296

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Equipment Technology

    Centralia College

    Centralia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Centralia College, Centralia · Diesel technology (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,200
    Price if you pay yourself$10,703
    Program website, Diesel Equipment Technology at Centralia College
    More details about Diesel Equipment Technology at Centralia College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,541
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,966
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $46,200
    price
    $10,703

  • Short course or single classIn personPrerequisite courses

    Intermediate Diesel Technology

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen · Short course or single class · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,545
    Program website, Intermediate Diesel Technology at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Intermediate Diesel Technology at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,260
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,545

  • Short course or single classIn personPrerequisite courses

    Introduction to Diesel Technology

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen · Short course or single class · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,545
    Program website, Introduction to Diesel Technology at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Introduction to Diesel Technology at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,260
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,545

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Advanced Diesel Technology Applications

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,967
    Program website, Advanced Diesel Technology Applications at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Advanced Diesel Technology Applications at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,260
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,967

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Advanced Diesel Technology

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,644
    Program website, Advanced Diesel Technology at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Advanced Diesel Technology at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,760
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,644

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Diesel Technology Fundamentals

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,336
    Program website, Diesel Technology Fundamentals at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Diesel Technology Fundamentals at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,860
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,336

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,438
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Diesel Technology at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,060
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,438

  • Diesel mechanic apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Coach Heavy Duty Mechanic

    Pierce Transit/ATU Local #758 Apprenticeship Committee

    Lakewood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pierce Transit/ATU Local #758 Apprenticeship Committee, Lakewood · Diesel mechanic apprenticeship · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$88,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Coach Heavy Duty Mechanic at Pierce Transit/ATU Local #758 Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Coach Heavy Duty Mechanic at Pierce Transit/ATU Local #758 Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $22,100
    Length
    200 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $88,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Heavy equipment mechanicIn personPrerequisite courses

    Diesel & Heavy Equipment Tech

    South Seattle College

    Seattle

    Prerequisite courses

    South Seattle College, Seattle · Heavy equipment mechanic · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,117
    Program website, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Tech at South Seattle College
    More details about Diesel & Heavy Equipment Tech at South Seattle College
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,117

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel and Heavy Equipment Tech

    South Seattle College

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Seattle College, Seattle · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,588
    Program website, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Tech at South Seattle College
    More details about Diesel and Heavy Equipment Tech at South Seattle College
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,588

  • Diesel mechanic apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Trailer, Container, and Van Repair Mechanic

    Northwest Machinists Apprenticeship Committee

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Machinists Apprenticeship Committee, Seattle · Diesel mechanic apprenticeship · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Trailer, Container, and Van Repair Mechanic at Northwest Machinists Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Trailer, Container, and Van Repair Mechanic at Northwest Machinists Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    200 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland · Diesel technology (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,997
    Program website, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,144
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $48,600
    price
    $10,997

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Diesel Technician

    Clark College

    Vancouver

    Prerequisite courses

    Clark College, Vancouver · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$53,400
    Price if you pay yourself$11,630
    Program website, Diesel Technician at Clark College
    More details about Diesel Technician at Clark College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,343
    Length
    60 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $53,400
    price
    $11,630

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technologies

    Clark College

    Vancouver

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clark College, Vancouver · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,400
    Price if you pay yourself$11,630
    Program website, Diesel Technologies at Clark College
    More details about Diesel Technologies at Clark College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,343
    Length
    60 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $53,400
    price
    $11,630

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Technology

    Walla Walla Community College

    Walla Walla

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla · Diesel technology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,600
    Price if you pay yourself$17,491
    Program website, Diesel Technology at Walla Walla Community College
    More details about Diesel Technology at Walla Walla Community College
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,656
    Length
    60 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $34,600
    price
    $17,491

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel Power Technology

    Skagit Valley College

    Mount Vernon

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon · Diesel technology (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,866
    Program website, Diesel Power Technology at Skagit Valley College
    More details about Diesel Power Technology at Skagit Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,866

  • Diesel technician certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Automotive Technology - Light Diesel

    Wenatchee Valley College

    Wenatchee

    Prerequisite courses

    Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee · Diesel technician certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,152
    Program website, Automotive Technology - Light Diesel at Wenatchee Valley College
    More details about Automotive Technology - Light Diesel at Wenatchee Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,152

  • Heavy equipment mechanicHybridPrerequisite courses

    Diesel/Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Prerequisite courses

    Lower Columbia College, Longview · Heavy equipment mechanic · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,659
    Program website, Diesel/Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Diesel/Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance at Lower Columbia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,659

  • Diesel mechanic apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

    Northwest Machinists Apprenticeship Committee

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Machinists Apprenticeship Committee, Seattle · Diesel mechanic apprenticeship · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,700
    Program website, Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic at Northwest Machinists Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic at Northwest Machinists Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    200 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,700

  • Diesel technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lower Columbia College, Longview · Diesel technology (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,722
    Program website, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology at Lower Columbia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,722

  • Diesel mechanic apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Coach Heavy Diesel Mechanic

    Community Transit/I.A.M. District 160 Apprenticeship Committee

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community Transit/I.A.M. District 160 Apprenticeship Committee, Everett · Diesel mechanic apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Coach Heavy Diesel Mechanic at Community Transit/I.A.M. District 160 Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    200 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Diesel mechanic apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Coach Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

    C-Tran/Machinist Local #1432 Apprenticeship Committee

    Vancouver

    High school diploma or equivalent

    C-Tran/Machinist Local #1432 Apprenticeship Committee, Vancouver · Diesel mechanic apprenticeship · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Coach Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic at C-Tran/Machinist Local #1432 Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Coach Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic at C-Tran/Machinist Local #1432 Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    200 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Diesel mechanic apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heavy Duty Bus Mechanic

    King County Metro Transit/ATU 587 Apprenticeship Committee

    Tukwila

    High school diploma or equivalent

    King County Metro Transit/ATU 587 Apprenticeship Committee, Tukwila · Diesel mechanic apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Heavy Duty Bus Mechanic at King County Metro Transit/ATU 587 Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    200 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for diesel mechanic training in Washington

WIOA funding can pay for diesel mechanic training in Washington

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for diesel mechanic training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for diesel mechanic training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Diesel mechanic training in Washington

programs with a price cost under $5,000
5 of 22
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
10th of 26
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
6 of 13
most diesel mechanic programs of any state, after Texas
2nd

State comparisons use the same figures as the diesel mechanic training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Washington diesel mechanic program numbers come from

Which Washington diesel mechanic programs are on this list?

These are the diesel mechanic programs Washington approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Washington offers.

How Washington diesel mechanic program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some diesel mechanic programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Washington

Sources for the facts about diesel mechanic training in Washington

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List