[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/auto-tech-vs-diesel-tech-which-is-right-for-you\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/auto-tech-vs-diesel-tech-which-is-right-for-you\/","headline":"Auto Tech vs. Diesel Tech \u2013 Which Is Right for You?","name":"Auto Tech vs. Diesel Tech \u2013 Which Is Right for You?","description":"While both automotive techs and diesel techs work on vehicles and engines in some capacity, these two careers differ in their job duties and responsibilities. Continue on to learn which career is the right fit for you. Auto Tech Automotive technicians inspect, maintain and repair cars and light trucks and generally work in a repair shop setting. Duties typically required of automotive techs include, but are not limited to: Using computerized diagnostic equipment to identify issues Performing basic maintenance, such as changing oil and rotating tires Repairing and replacing worn […]","datePublished":"2020-03-23","dateModified":"2024-06-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/author\/nyadi\/#Person","name":"nyadi","url":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/author\/nyadi\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4f73ebb619aff5703a1a5bef8abfb07bffcc6b5f099f91fc21e75fffac746d2c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4f73ebb619aff5703a1a5bef8abfb07bffcc6b5f099f91fc21e75fffac746d2c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"NYADI","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NYADI-LogoHigh-Res.png","url":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NYADI-LogoHigh-Res.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/technical-training-class.jpg","url":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/technical-training-class.jpg","height":254,"width":480},"url":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/auto-tech-vs-diesel-tech-which-is-right-for-you\/","about":["Blog"],"wordCount":305,"articleBody":"While both automotive techs and diesel techs work on vehicles and engines in some capacity, these two careers differ in their job duties and responsibilities. Continue on to learn which career is the right fit for you.Auto TechAutomotive technicians inspect, maintain and repair cars and light trucks and generally work in a repair shop setting. Duties typically required of automotive techs include, but are not limited to:Using computerized diagnostic equipment to identify issuesPerforming basic maintenance, such as changing oil and rotating tiresRepairing and replacing worn partsPerforming repairs to manufacturer specificationsWorking with electronic systems According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median pay for automotive technicians was\u00a0$38,470 per year\u00a0in 2016. Between 2016 and 2026, the projected change in employment is 6%.Diesel TechUnlike auto techs, truck and diesel technicians work on diesel engines in big rigs, buses and other heavy equipment and perform other repairs and maintenance. Job duties may include the following:Inspecting brake systems, transmissions, engines and other vehicle partsIdentifying mechanical problems using diagnostic test resultsRepairing and replacing malfunctioning components and electrical equipmentPerforming basic maintenance, including changing oil and checking fluid levelsMaking major and minor engine repairsPer the BLS, the median pay for diesel service technicians was approximately\u00a0$45,170 per year\u00a0in 2016, and the job outlook rate is expected to be 9% between 2016 and 2026.Study Auto Technology or Diesel Technology at NYADINow that you know the differences between these two rewarding fields, it\u2019s time to make your decision. Fortunately, NYADI The College of Automotive and Diesel Technology offers two degree programs in\u00a0automotive technology\u00a0and\u00a0automotive and diesel technology, so you can acquire the skills and education you\u2019ll use every day in your future career. Speak with an\u00a0admission advisor at our diesel and automotive technician schools for further information."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Auto Tech vs. Diesel Tech \u2013 Which Is Right for You?","item":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/auto-tech-vs-diesel-tech-which-is-right-for-you\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]