Lakeside Dieseltech academy
Are you a hands-on learner? Explore engine, not textbooks. If you’re interested in motors and mechanical systems, Lakeside DieselTech Academy is your next move!
Our academy provides tech students with OEM quality training and certifications all while being paid to kick start your career. Not sure if this school is right for you? Take our Diesel Technician Career Assessment Questionnaire.
Earn while you learn at Lakeside DieselTech Academy.
THE LAKESIDE COMMITMENT
As a family-owned business of 37 years, we value the things that make a family strong: respect, honesty, loyalty, hard work, and the desire to want everyone to succeed. Lakeside is committed to the long-term development of our family members. We offer ongoing training and development no matter your level because we understand the value of being in the know and how important it is for you to be the best in your field. Lakeside paid training and mentorship programs take our techs to the next level.
We train for a lifetime.
Lakeside understands the need for ongoing training and development and that’s why all our technicians are OEM certified and trained. Being experts is who we are and staying on top of the everchanging truck technology means our technicians are always improving their skills and getting better. We take pride in making sure our technicians get the training they need to stay ahead and at the top for a lifetime of success.
Lakeside understands the need for ongoing training and development and that’s why all our technicians are OEM certified and trained. Being experts is who we are and staying on top of the everchanging truck technology means our technicians are always improving their skills and getting better. We take pride in making sure our technicians get the training they need to stay ahead and at the top for a lifetime of success.
Become part of a winning team at one of the region’s premiere dealerships. We offer a family atmosphere with a professional work environment accompanied with a reputation built through the hard work of everyone at our company. Don’t start another job, rather build a career through our training programs and growth opportunities.
SKILLS MATTER
You’d bring a great skill set to our team if you have an interest in or went to school in one of these areas!
- Bus and Truck Technician
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Fleet Maintenance Technician
- Agriculture Equipment Technician
- Locomotive Technician
- Over the Road Truck Technician
- Portable Power Technician
- Refrigerated Trailer Technician
- Trailer Technician
Lakeside has been developing diesel technicians for many years.
We understand what it takes to develop, train and mentor technicians. Whether you are just starting out or if you’ve been working for a few years, we’ve got a path for you.
Why Lakeside is a Great Place to Start Out
Scholarship Program
We want to help develop new Diesel Mechanics and we don’t want the cost of education to get in the way. Lakeside offers a scholarship program for this reason. Lakeside will cover up to 100% of school tuition for technicians enrolled in an accredited Diesel Power program. The Lakeside program even allows for our mechanics in school to earn while they learn. Lakeside offers flexible work schedules to allow mechanics to get real world training and hands-on experience while getting a head start on earning a paycheck. With the Lakeside Scholarship Program you’ll not only work alongside the best in the industry, but you’ll also earn your degree, earn great money and have no school loan debt to pay off in the end.
Company Paid Training
Due to rapid technology advancements and innovative truck engineering, the need for ongoing training for Lakeside diesel technicians is essential. Our techs are trained by the best in the industry in order to stay on top of their game. Lakeside customers have a high level of confidence when they bring their trucks to any of our shops because they know we have truck OEM, engine manufacturer and ASE certified experts working on their vehicles. We are committed to the ongoing development of every diesel technician regardless of years of experience or skill level. Being well trained by the best in the industry is what you’ll get as an employee of Lakeside. When it comes to training, there is no cost to our technician, Lakeside covers 100% of the training costs. To maintain your skills, we offer onsite factory training, apprentice programs, self-study courses and ASE certification programs and offer a Tuition Reimbursement Program to qualifying candidates.
Tool Set Program
Lakeside understands the cost and stress associated with building a tool set when starting out in the field. With the Tool Set Program, Lakeside provides a complete tool set. The set includes more than 40 essential tools and a rolling toolbox. This allows the diesel technician to get a start on their work without a new career with basic tools without stress. The starting technician can build off this set.
CDL Assistance
We’ve got you covered when it comes to your CDL. Obtaining and maintaining your CDL is critical in your line of work, and we want to make it easy for our technicians. Lakeside covers the cost of a technician CDL license – whether you are getting it for the first time or if it’s a renewal. To ensure your CDL license doesn’t expire, we have a system to remind our technicians when it’s time for renewal. Lakeside has partnerships with truck driving instructors to help our technicians learn how to drive trucks properly in order to obtain a CDL and safely operate commercial trucks as diesel technicians. Lakeside covers 100% of the training cost.
Apprentice Program
Learning continues outside the classroom as a Diesel Technician. Throughout a technician’s career training is vital to stay on top of the latest industry advancements. For those diesel technicians starting out, Lakeside offers an apprenticeship program. The program includes a 5-modules, from truck fundamentals and basic electrical to engine diagnostics, programming, and repair. In this program, each technician has a mentor to assist them on the floor. ASE certifications are obtained and at the end of the program, the technician has the opportunity to become International Master Certified and International Diamond Certified – two highly regarded industry certifications. All training and testing costs are covered 100% by Lakeside.
Tool Assistance Program
New to the trade? We can help you build your arsenal of tools with our Tool Assistance Program. Having quality tools in your tool box is critical to your success. Lakeside offers starting technicians a tool loan program that provides interest free loan assistance towards the purchase of new tools.
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