14 open jobs within 50 miles of Houston, from 2 employers. We check employers' job boards every day, so closed jobs drop off.
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United Rentals · La Porte, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
United Rentals · Houston, TX
United Rentals · Houston, TX
United Rentals · Tomball, TX
United Rentals · Humble, TX
United Rentals · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
Republic Services · Houston, TX
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Checked Oct 2026 from each program's own site. Amounts and rules can change; their page has the final word.
Updated
| Median pay, Houston area | $29.22/hr (about $60,800/yr) | BLS, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle half earn, Houston area | $23.95–$35.82/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 Houston | 14 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 Houston
$23.95 – $35.82 an hour
Middle half of diesel mechanics here. Median $29.22.
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.
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Houston Community College · Houston · 1.4 mi
Certificate, 1 year to less than 2 years · In-person
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Houston Community College · Houston · 1.4 mi
Certificate, 1 year to less than 2 years · In-person
HEAVY VEHICLE/TRUCK REPAIR (MECHANIC)
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT · Houston · 1.4 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · In-person · Prepares for: ASC
TRUCK DRIVER HEAVY
LAUNCH POINT CDC APPRENTICESHIP · Houston · 8.6 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · Mix of in-person and online · Prepares for: CERTIFICATE
EKG TECHNICIAN
LAUNCH POINT CDC APPRENTICESHIP · Houston · 8.6 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · In-person · Prepares for: CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFICATION
DIESEL MECHANIC
NORTHEAST TRAINING CENTER MJ TRAINING · Houston · 9.8 mi
Other / no data · In-person · Prepares for: 4 YEARS WITH A OJL ATTAINMENT OF 8000 HOURS
From CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Listed by schools and certifying organizations; we don't check them.