Diesel Tech Apprentice: Farm Equipment Career Kickstart

Butler Machinery; Pickrell (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Machinery is offering the ButlerMAX program, combining classroom and lab education at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD, with paid internships at 20 Butler stores. Graduates earn an AAS in Diesel Technology and may transition to full-time roles with starting pay above $32.73/hour at Butler dealerships across the region.

The program spans two years, with rotations during internships and ongoing opportunities for career advancement within Butler across multiple states.

Qualifications

• High school junior or senior status required.
• High school diploma or GED required at program start.
• Must be 18 by the first internship.
• Must be accepted by Lake Area Technical College by its application deadline.
• Applied knowledge of basic mechanical theory.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer technology skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet insurability standards to drive a company vehicle.
• Must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 while in the program.
• Work the minimum internship hours required by the program (1,280).
• Be prepared and on time for work and school.
• Proactively maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Tuition, books, housing, tools, and fees not covered by scholarship.
• Secure housing arrangements at the school and internship location.
• Committed to lifelong learning and training to stay ahead of industry standards.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical theory

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Butler Machinery is offering the ButlerMAX program, combining classroom and lab education at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD, with paid internships at 20 Butler stores. Graduates earn an AAS in Diesel Technology and may transition to full-time roles with starting pay above $32.73/hour at Butler dealerships across the region.

The program spans two years, with rotations during internships and ongoing opportunities for career advancement within Butler across multiple states.