Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
If you live in Dallas County
Ask your center
The board sets the amount. Ask how much when you visit.
First step: Visit a Workforce Solutions center ↗
Call 214-624-7444
9 open jobs within 45 miles of Dallas–Fort Worth, from 2 employers. We check employers' job boards every day, so closed jobs drop off.
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United Rentals · Arlington, TX
Republic Services · Arlington, TX
Republic Services · Lewisville, TX
Republic Services · Lewisville, TX
United Rentals · Hutchins, TX
United Rentals · Lewisville, TX
Republic Services · Hutchins, TX
Republic Services · Hutchins, TX
United Rentals · Lewisville, TX
Jobs without a date were confirmed open today.
Workforce Solutions can pay a school for approved training if you qualify. Which office you go to depends on the county you live in.
If you live in Dallas County
Ask your center
The board sets the amount. Ask how much when you visit.
First step: Visit a Workforce Solutions center ↗
Call 214-624-7444
If you live in Tarrant County
Ask your center
The board sets the amount. Ask how much when you visit.
First step: Talk to a career advisor ↗
Call 817-413-4000
If you live in Collin, Denton, Ellis and 11 more counties
Up to $15,000
for an approved course, if you qualify and the money is there
First step:
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Training at Tarrant County College at no cost if you're eligible, including welding in the Manufacturing Academy.
Call 817-413-4000
Checked Oct 2026 from each program's own site. Amounts and rules can change; their page has the final word.
Updated
| Median pay, Dallas–Fort Worth area | $29.04/hr (about $60,400/yr) | BLS, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle half earn, Dallas–Fort Worth area | $23.33–$34.90/hr | BLS, May 2025 |
| Median pay, Texas | $28.27/hr (about $58,800/yr) | BLS, May 2025 |
| Top 10% earn, Texas | over $39.26/hr | BLS, May 2025 |
| Openings a year, Texas (projected) | 2,988 | TWC projections, 2024–2034 |
| Open jobs on SkillsTradeJobs around Dallas–Fort Worth | 9 from 2 employers | our listings, November 13, 2026 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025, bls.gov/oes); Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections 2024–2034 (texaslmi.com); open jobs counted from employers' and unions' job boards, checked daily. A year is 2,080 hours, as BLS counts it.
ASE Medium-Heavy Truck certification (T1–T8) · ASE
Pass an ASE truck test and show 2 years of work experience (school can count for part of it). Good for five years.
ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician · ASE
Hold ASE certification in T2 through T8.
Diesel Mechanic pay in Dallas–Fort Worth
$23.33 – $34.90 an hour
Middle half of diesel mechanics here. Median $29.04.
An hour, for all workers in the occupation, not by license level. BLS: “Someone new to the field may expect wages near the 10th or 25th percentile, whereas those with more experience and education could expect wages near the 75th or 90th percentile.” BLS
Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists). bls.gov/oes
Schools and programs within 25 miles, nearest first. Ask each one about cost, start dates and help paying.
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie · Grand Prairie · 3.8 mi
Certificate, 1 year to less than 2 years · In-person
Diesel Technician
Tarrant County College · Fort Worth · 12.9 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · In-person · Prepares for: Certificate
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Tarrant County College District · Fort Worth · 13.5 mi
Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year · In-person
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth · Irving · 15.0 mi
Certificate, 1 year to less than 2 years · In-person
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Dallas College · Dallas · 18.3 mi
Certificate, 1 year to less than 2 years · In-person, Online
Diesel Equipment Technology Heavy Truck Specialization AAS
Texas State Technical College North Texas Center · Red Oak · 23.9 mi
Associate's degree, usually 2 years · Mix of in-person and online · Prepares for: Diesel Equipment Technology Heavy Truck Specialization AAS