CPCC Diesel Mechanic College Program

Carolina CAT; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their Caterpillar Technician program. This unique opportunity allows students to earn a Certificate in Heavy Equipment and Diesel while gaining practical experience through a paid internship. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to service some of the most powerful machines in the world. With a focus on advanced diagnostic and maintenance systems, this role promises a rewarding career in the thriving construction equipment sector. If you're passionate about machinery and eager to learn, this program is your gateway to a fulfilling future.

Qualifications

• Passion for becoming a Caterpillar Technician is essential.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Attend college full-time and work part-time in a paid internship.
• Learn to service Caterpillar equipment with hands-on experience.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Diagnostic Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificate in Heavy Equipment and Diesel

Associate's Degree in Applied Science

Tools

Advanced Diagnostic Systems

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Description

Position at Carolina CAT - Construction

Are you interested in becoming a Caterpillar Technician? Carolina CAT offers a college program that allows you to earn a Certificate in Heavy Equipment and Diesel.

We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 School Year.

THIS IS A 1-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM - Students attend college full-time at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and work a paid internship part-time at one of our branch locations.

For detailed information on this program, click here: Program Details

Career opportunities in construction equipment, truck engines, and commercial engines are rewarding, challenging, and in demand. Carolina Tractor, in partnership with the Caterpillar dealers of North and South Carolina and Florence-Darlington Technical College, has developed the Caterpillar Dealer Academy to train individuals in the specific needs of Carolina Tractor and Caterpillar. The Caterpillar Dealer Academy is a cooperative two-year college-level student technician education program leading to an Associate's Degree in Applied Science.

As a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, you'll work on some of the biggest, hardest-working machines in the world. Graduates of the Caterpillar Dealer Academy (CDA) will be highly skilled, technically trained, and in demand within the global Cat dealer network. The two-year program combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning, teaching you how to service Caterpillar equipment using advanced diagnostic and maintenance systems, technologies, and tools. You'll get practical experience and understand the importance of what you're learning.

Admission Requirements:

• Possess a passion and strong desire to become a Caterpillar Technician
• Have a basic mechanical aptitude
• Earned or will earn a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be 18 years of age or older by the time of your first internship
• Meet CPCC admission requirements, including placement testing, application, and interview process
• Pass a background check
• Pass a drug screening
• Be accepted by both the dealer and the school to join the Caterpillar Dealer Academy

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