Diesel Technology

Merrill Carpenter — Diesel Coordinator

Merrill Carpenter
Department School of Trades & Technology
Office Trades & Tech - 2315
Hours 8:00-9:00 M-F
Phone 566-3134
Email carpenterm@sanjuancollege.edu

Degrees Received

  • AAS Auto/Diesel Technology, U.T.I., 1986

Biography

After graduating from U.T.I. I spent 15 years working in the industry, 10 of those were with a Caterpillar dealership. I have lived in Farmington since 1996 and have been teaching here at the college since 2001. I am an ASE certified Master Truck Technician and Advanced Level Specialist. I have multiple industry training certificates including Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Freightliner, Kenworth, Bendix, Eaton, and others. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.

Courses Taught

  • DIME-110 Diesel Engine Overhaul
  • DIME-111 Fuel Systems
  • DIME-123 Brakes
  • DIME-124 Drivetrains
  • DIME-230 Advanced Brakes & Drivetrains
  • DIME-295 SPTO: (Special Topics)

Program Faculty

Jason Hayes
Jason Hayes
Diesel Instructor
hayesj@sanjuancollege.edu

Bill Lewis
Bill Lewis
Dean
lewisw@sanjuancollege.edu


For more information, please call Jason Hayes at (505) 566-3119. Or send us an email at hayesj@sanjuancollege.edu.