Train for a High-Paying Career in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Diesel Technology

Do you enjoy working with engines, solving mechanical problems, and using your hands to build and repair? The Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician Certificate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon is your first step toward a career in the skilled trades—working on trucks, buses, diesel engines, and off-road heavy machinery.

In just one year, you'll gain practical skills and foundational knowledge to service, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical and electronic systems in a wide range of transport and industrial equipment. Whether you’re heading into construction, agriculture, oil and gas, logistics, or heavy transportation, this program gives you the competitive edge.

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Why Become a Heavy Equipment Technician?

With growing demand for qualified truck and transport technicians across Canada, this trade offers excellent job security, strong wages, and career advancement. Heavy-duty mechanics are essential to keeping industries on the move—from long-haul trucking and bus fleets to construction sites and oilfields.

Program Benefits:

• Fast-track your career in just 1 year

• Prepares you for apprenticeship and Red Seal certification

• Learn in state-of-the-art shop facilities with real-world tools

• Develop diagnostic and repair skills highly valued by employers

• Graduate job-ready for high-demand roles in Western Canada and beyond

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What You’ll Learn – Program Curriculum

This program is designed to mirror real-world conditions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on training in a fully equipped mechanical shop. You’ll work on actual vehicles and equipment under the guidance of industry-seasoned instructors.

Core Areas of Study:

• Engines & Power Trains: Learn to maintain and repair gas and diesel engines, transmissions, and drivetrains.

• Fuel Systems: Understand fuel injection, emissions control, and troubleshooting for performance issues.

• Brakes, Steering & Suspension: Ensure vehicle safety and stability through proper system repair and maintenance.

• Electrical & Hydraulic Systems: Diagnose and fix wiring, circuits, batteries, hydraulic pumps, and actuators.

• Air Conditioning & HVAC Systems: Service heating and cooling systems in transport vehicles.

• Welding & Fabrication: Practice MIG, arc, and oxy-fuel welding for metal repair and modification.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic equipment operation.

• Trade Math & Tool Use: Apply mathematical concepts and safely operate hand and power tools in a mechanical environment.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are in demand across a wide range of industries that rely on large-scale vehicles and equipment. You’ll be prepared to take on an entry-level role or apprenticeship as a heavy-duty mechanic.

Industries That Hire Graduates:

• Transportation and logistics companies

• Agricultural equipment dealerships

• Construction and mining firms

• Oil and gas field services

• Truck repair shops and fleet maintenance facilities

• Public transit and government services

Career Paths:

• Heavy Equipment Technician (Apprentice or Journeyperson)

• Truck and Transport Technician

• Diesel Mechanic

• Fleet Maintenance Technician

• Shop Service Technician

• Field Service Mechanic

As you gain experience, you can pursue Red Seal endorsement, start your own mobile repair service, or specialize in diesel engine diagnostics or hydraulic systems.