Location: Washington,IN, USA
Objective
The Caterpillar Think BIG Program is a sponsored education program to grow future Caterpillar Mechanics. The program is provided in partnership with MacAllister Machinery, Owens Community College in Ohio, and Caterpillar Inc. The successful student will complete a 2 year Associate Degree in Caterpillar Dealer Technician/Diesel Technician Program, as well as multiple paid internships, ultimately graduating with little to no debt depending on grades attained.
Responsibilities
As a Think BIG student, you will:
* 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 work place will be ultimately rewarded with:
* An Associate Degree in Diesel Technology
* No Student Debts
* A successful career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician
For more detailed information visit:
MacAllister Think Big Website:
Caterpillar Think Big Website:
Owens Community College:
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Think BIG Program:
* Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
* Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
As part of the application process you must:
* Complete this online application
* Send a Portfolio to ...@macallister.com that includes:
* 300 Word statement of career goals
* Three (3) Reference Letters from Teachers, Counselors, or former employers
* 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)
* Complete a Mechanical Aptitude Test (MacAllister will administer this test)
Deadline for Portfolio Submissions are February 2025.
MacAllister Machinery is excited to embark on a journey to build your career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician!
The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)