Although most diesel service technicians and mechanics learn on the job after a high school education, employers are increasingly preferring applicants who have completed postsecondary training programs in diesel engine repair.
Learmonth is a picturesque township, located in Central Victoria, Australia, 136 kilometres (85 mi) west of the state capital Melbourne, and 23 km North West of the regional city centre of Ballarat.
Since being bought by Rhode Island-based Providence Equity Partners in late 2013 for $570 million reportedly, Learfield has been on an acquisition tear, acquiring 10 companies, the Dallas Business Journal reports. The Jefferson City-based company's Learfield Sports operating unit is headquartered in Plano, Texas.