Diesel Technician Apprentice - ThinkBIG Internship

Watertown Development Company; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Machinery Co is pleased to offer the ThinkBIG program for motivated high school students interested in diesel technology. The two-year curriculum blends classroom and hands-on training at NDSCS with paid internships at Butler stores, rotating through nine 8-week terms.

Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology and transition to full-time technician roles with starting pay over $32.73 per hour, plus potential for advancement across locations in ND, SD, NE and MT.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be junior or senior in high school.
• High School diploma or GED required at program start.
• Must be age 18 by the first internship.
• Application submitted electronically via our website.
• Must be accepted by NDSCS by their application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0 while in the program.
• Work the minimum number of internship hours required by the program. (1,280).
• Prepared and on time and 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 as well as the 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

Basic mechanical skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Junior or senior in high school

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Butler Machinery Co is pleased to offer the ThinkBIG program for motivated high school students interested in diesel technology. The two-year curriculum blends classroom and hands-on training at NDSCS with paid internships at Butler stores, rotating through nine 8-week terms.

Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology and transition to full-time technician roles with starting pay over $32.73 per hour, plus potential for advancement across locations in ND, SD, NE and MT.