Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technician
While enrolled in an automotive program at another college, Nizair Evans decided he wanted a major that was more hands-on and wouldn’t require him to take any electives.
The perfect fit: Alfred State College’s (ASC) heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician program.
Nizair had heard about the program and decided to check it out for himself on a tour. After that, he was sold.
“What stood out to me was how hands-on things were and how professional the people were. When I got here, I came through the shop and everybody would talk to me, everybody was nice, and everybody was straight up with me. I understood completely what my job would be here, and I was fine with that.”
Getting a hands-on education doing what he loves – working on large vehicles – has proven to be very beneficial for Nizair.
“My knowledge is through the roof now. Before, when I first got here, I had just a basic overall knowledge of my field. Now, I can completely diagnose and go into depth about what I need to do if there’s a problem.”
Nizair, who already has a job lined up as a diesel technician at Milton CAT once he graduates, strongly recommends his program to interested students.
“If you want to take your career path seriously, you need to come here.”
“If you want to take your career path seriously, you need to come here.”
