Diesel Tech Scholar: Paid Internships + Associate's Degree

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.; Spanish Fort (AL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition covered

Books provided

Uniforms provided

Paid internships

Caterpillar training

Job summary

Thompson Tractor, in partnership with South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), offers the ThinkBIG Scholarship—an accredited two-year program combining coursework with paid internships toward an Associate’s Degree in Applied Diesel Technology. Participants receive Caterpillar-specific training, tools, and uniforms while studying and gaining real-world experience at Thompson Tractor.

The program includes 8-week internships, classroom labs, and tuition/books/lab fees covered by Thompson Tractor,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude preferred; no prior work experience required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are important.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 8-week rotating internships.
• Attend classroom and lab sessions at SGTC.
• Gain Caterpillar-specific training and hands-on experience.
• Complete an Associate’s Degree in Applied Diesel Technology while interning at Thompson Tractor.

Skills

Self Motivated

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Technical

Mechanical

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thompson Tractor, in partnership with South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), offers the ThinkBIG Scholarship—an accredited two-year program combining coursework with paid internships toward an Associate’s Degree in Applied Diesel Technology. Participants receive Caterpillar-specific training, tools, and uniforms while studying and gaining real-world experience at Thompson Tractor.

The program includes 8-week internships, classroom labs, and tuition/books/lab fees covered by Thompson Tractor,