Diesel Technician Trainee

Overview

We are looking for highly driven, mechanically inclined individuals passionate about developing a career as Heavy Equipment or Electric Power Generation technician to join the Milton CAT Diesel Technician Trainee program! The Diesel Technician Training program has a set start date in January 2027
, and we are hiring now for a limited number of trainee spots.

This is a paid training program. Starting pay rate for Trainees hired is $22.59/hr.

Why Milton CAT?

The exclusive authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment in the Northeast, Milton CAT is one of the largest Caterpillar dealerships in the world and is the “big kid’s sandbox” for the most recognizable earthmoving and power systems equipment in the world. Milton CAT is looking to invest in and develop the right candidates to expand our service team.

• Great starting pay: $XX.XX
• Paid Time Off + 8 company paid holidays
• Benefits:
  Health insurance, retirement plan, andadditionalunion benefits
• Union pension: employer contribution to employee’s pension
• Employee Referral Program: earn money for referring people to work here!
• Exceptional training, advancement opportunities, and culture
• Yearly tool andsafety footwear allowances

The Diesel Technician Training program consists of 2,000 hours of intensive training across a 12-month period, including:

• 1,600 hours of hands on, on-the-job training
• 450 hours of instructor led training and computer-based learning

Trainees will rotate through a variety of technical areas within our facilities and work elbow-to-elbow with some of the best Caterpillar technicians in the industry.

Regional travel is required every other month to attend on-site orientations and training classes at our corporate facility in Massachusetts. All company based training is paid.

Upon successful completion of the Diesel Technician Trainee program, Trainees have the opportunity to be offered a full-time technician position at any Milton CAT or Milton Rents location.

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ yearsof experience servicing heavy equipment, or equivalent education in automotive/diesel/related mechanical vocational program strongly preferred
• Strong adherence tosafety, and strong customer service, problem solving, and communication skills
• Abilitytolift upto 50 lbs. unassisted
• Solidmechanicalaptitudewith a desire to learn and ability to adapt
• Proficient in the use of computer technology (laptop and related software systems)
• Clean and valid driver’s license required

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign similar duties.

Milton CAT is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We base all employment decisions to further this principle of equal employment opportunity.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO/AA employer.