Get certified as a diesel mechanic in Texas

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What diesel mechanics do all day, the training and the pay nationwide, in about 90 seconds.

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The steps in Texas

1. Step 1ASE Medium-Heavy Truck certification (T1–T8)Start here
2. Step 2ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician

1. 1

   ASE Medium-Heavy Truck certification (T1–T8)

   Issued by ASE

   Pass an ASE truck test and show 2 years of work experience (school can count for part of it). Good for five years.

   Requirements and costs, from ASE

   You need

   • “To become ASE certified, you must pass an ASE test and have relevant hands-on work experience.” ASE ↗
   • 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience for T1–T8 ASE ↗
   • “You can substitute high school, trade school, or community college education for part of the Repair Technician work experience requirement, as shown below.” ASE ↗

   Exam

   • “You can take most ASE tests even if you do not have the required work experience.” ASE ↗

   Costs

   • $34 registration per order, plus $62 per test ASE ↗

   Keeps it

   • “Certification credentials are valid for five years.” ASE ↗

   Full details on ASE's site ↗

Good to know

• “Employers may require or prefer that their diesel technicians become certified.” BLS ↗
• “Diesel technicians might need a commercial driver’s license to test-drive buses and large trucks.” BLS ↗

What diesel mechanics earn in Texas