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Technician - ThinkBIG

MacAllister Machinery
Indianapolis, IN Part Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Description

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 :   https : / / www.macallister.com / about / careers / thinkbig /

    Caterpillar Think Big Website :   https : / / www.caterpillar.com / en / careers / career-areas / dealer-technician / education / thinkbig-technicianeducation.html

    Owens Community College :   https : / / www.owens.edu / academics / program / caterpillar-dealer-service-technician.html

    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 careers@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 March 30th.

    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)

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