PROGRAMS | TRANSPORTATION
DIESEL TRUCK TECHNOLOGY
Trucks and heavy equipment are part of virtually every aspect of today’s transportation, construction, and manufacturing industries. Most of these vehicles are powered by diesel engines. The diesel truck technology course trains its students in the repair and servicing of diesel-powered equipment. Special emphasis is placed on the direct needs of local business and industry. Classroom theory is enhanced by "hands-on" work involving actual maintenance activities of school owned vehicles and equipment. While the emphasis is on diesel engines, gasoline powered equipment and vehicles are also included as part of the instructional program. Students have the opportunity to obtain state safety inspection licenses for automobiles, light trucks, and heavy vehicles.
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Entry-level earnings
Tire repair & changers $7.29/hour
Farm equipment mechanics $9.09/hour
Recreational vehicle technicians $9.42/hour
Bus & truck mechanic and diesel engine technicians $11.44/hour
Career potential earnings
Tire repair & changers $22,300/year
Farm equipment mechanics $29,400/year
Recreational vehicle technicians $32,100/year
Bus & truck mechanic and diesel engine technicians $37,360/year
Student certifications
NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
Pennsylvania State Safety Inspection Mechanic
PA State Emissions Inspector
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Charles W. Norman
Biography
Born and raised in Lebanon County, I graduated from Lebanon Senior High School and Lebanon Vo-Tech. During junior high and high school, I found a deep interest in automobiles and eventually an interest in diesel trucks due to my vo-tech teacher, Mr. Pierson. After graduation from Lebanon High, I worked in a foundry for two years. I went to college to pursue a more intensive training in diesel technology. I was the “old man” at Williamsport Area Community College, but well admired by my classmates and instructors. I began my diesel career in 1978 and, in 1983, accepted a teaching position with RMAVTS.
Date of hire: September 1983
Education
Williamsport Area Community College
Vocational Education I Teaching Certification, Temple University
Vocational Education II Teaching Certification, Penn State University
Certifications
Pennsylvania Department of Education – Diesel Mechanics and Auto Mechanics
Instructor Certificate in Pennsylvania State Emissions and Safety Inspection
Experience
Lebanon County Vo-Tech – 3 years in auto mechanics
Lesher Mack Truck – 5 years
Pennfield shop foreman – 3 years
New Penn Motor – 1 year
Williamsport Area Community College – 2 year diesel program
Community service
Lebanon High athletic boosters
Construction crew for LHS Musical Productions
Volunteer trip to Alabama for Katrina Relief during Christmas of 2005
Volunteer equipment manager for LHS Football
Interests
I like NASCAR, camping, and I keep myself busy with Lebanon Athletics.
Awards
Lebanon School District Super Cedar Volunteer 2005, awarded “Cedar Plate” for volunteer services
Message
The diesel truck technology course will prepare you for a wide variety of positions in the transporation work force of today. As a diesel specialist, I am able to share my work skills and work ethics with all my students. Preparing yourself for the world of work will take dedication in the classroom and will require strong work values.