Workforce Wednesday: Heavy diesel technology

Heavy diesel technology is a profession that keeps boats, bulldozers, semi trucks and cranes running year-round.
Diesel mechanics begin earning $18 to $30 an hour to well over $100,000 a year, depending on experience.
Mechanics should have clean driving records, be able to pass a drug test and be willing to learn as technology continues to grow.
The University of Alaska Anchorage has a diesel power technology program that offers a one-year undergraduate certificate and a two-year associate degre