Technician - ThinkBIG
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
Objective
The Caterpillar Think BIG Program is a sponsored education program to grow future Caterpillar Mechanics. The program is provided in partnership with Mac Allister Machinery, Owens Community College, and Caterpillar Inc. The successful student will complete a 2‑year Associate Degree in the Caterpillar Dealer Technician/Diesel Technician Program, as well as multiple paid internships, ultimately graduating with little to no debt depending on grades attained.
Responsibilities- Spend 8 weeks in school, learning theory and taking hands‑on courses in becoming a Caterpillar Dealership Technician.
- Spend the next 8 weeks at your local Caterpillar Dealer, doing a paid internship, putting theory that you've learned to real‑world situations.
- Overall the course will take 2 years to complete.
The course will take you through a variety of different tasks, including but not limited to:
- Electronics
- Diagnostics
- Engines and Transmissions
- Hydraulics
- General Education, such as Mathematics, that supports the program.
The program will reimburse you for your per‑semester schooling cost, depending on your grades throughout that semester. A student who takes the program seriously and makes an effort to succeed in both school and at the workplace will be ultimately rewarded with:
- An Associate Degree in Diesel Technology.
- A successful career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Must have a high‑school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete this online application.
- Submit a portfolio to that includes: 300‑word statement of career goals; three (3) reference letters from teachers, counselors, or former employers; HS transcript with a clear record of your attendance in your final year of school; results from Accuplacer Test or ACT (Accuplacer can be administered through community colleges, ACT information can be found here); and complete a mechanical aptitude test (Mac Allister will administer this test).
Deadline for portfolio submissions is March 30th.
Mac Allister Machinery is excited to embark on a journey to build your career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician!
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.
All Mac Allister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veteran applicants.
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