Inspection, diagnoses and the repair of diesel engines in light duty vehicles and others such as tractors, buses, bulldozers, cranes, tow trucks and other large trucks. They complete general and complex maintenance tasks including oil changes, mechanical part replacements or engine overhauls

4 Year Course of Study

  • Freshman Year - ASE test prep in Shop Safety, Tools and Engine Principles and Repair

  • Sophomore Year - ASE test prep in Electrical/Electronic Systems, Batteries, Starting and Charging Systems, Computer Diagnostics

  • Junior Year - ASE test prep in Braking Systems, Steering Suspension, Advanced Engine Diagnosis

  • Senior Year - Career prep through hands on application in the shop setting or an Intern position at a local dealership

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Diesel Mechanic Responsibilities

  • Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.

  • Analyzing diagnostic test results.

  • Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.

  • Checking vehicle lighting systems.

  • Test driving vehicles to gauge performance.

  • Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.

  • Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.

  • Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.

  • Maintaining a parts inventory.

  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.


Certifications - What we learn


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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level certification tests are designed to indicate a satisfactory level of practical knowledge-based readiness for the workforce in candidates seeking a career in the automotive service industry. ASE Entry-level certification is the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional.

S/P2 training is used by more than 225,000 students and employees every year. S/P2 safety and environmental industry-specific training is 100% online, ensuring students learn about workplace safety and compliance with OSHA and EPA—before they step into the work area.


The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level automotive technology education programs against standards developed by the automotive service industry. It also develops career-readiness education for students which fuse local partnerships, rigorous standard-based education, workplace experience, and mentorship together.

Chris Wasson

CWasson@pasadenaisd.org

ASE- Education Foundation Coordinator/Instructor

Chris Wasson is an ASE Master Certified Diesel Technician certified in Medium Heavy Duty Trucks, School Buses and Automobiles. Mr. Wasson began his career as a second generation Diesel Technician in 1991 when he graduated from San Jacinto College with a 3.77 GPA and attained his Certificate in Diesel Technology. Mr. Wasson worked as Diesel Technician until 2005 when he began his teaching career. Chris Wasson has served as the ASE-Education Foundation Coordinator for Pasadena ISD since 2007 and has help to establish the Automotive Technology program as one of the most successful programs in Texas and the nation.