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What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance pathway.

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A post-secondary education is not required. However, many locomotive mechanics do hold associate's degrees.

Courses include the study of how engines work. They offer training in today's high-tech diagnostic equipment. On-the-job training to keep mechanics current is common at most medium and large railroads.

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  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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