Heavy Equipment Tech Scholar - Paid Training & Internships

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition covered

Books covered

Lab fees covered

Paid internships

Job summary

Thompson Tractor, in partnership with SGTC, offers the ThinkBIG Scholarship Program. It is a paid, two-year college-level program blending classroom study with hands-on work at our local branches.

Participants earn an Associate's Degree in Applied Diesel Technology while gaining real-world experience through paid internships, Caterpillar training, and diagnostics on heavy equipment, engines, hydraulics, and powertrains.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ at start of the program.
• High school diploma or equivalent required at start.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass drug screen, physical and background check.
• Qualifying ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER scores.
• Meet SGTC and Thompson Tractor admission standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete 2-year paid internship with hands-on training.
• Earn an Associate's Degree in Applied Diesel Technology.
• Gain diagnostics and repair experience on heavy equipment.
• Attend 8-week classroom and lab sessions at SGTC.

Skills

Self Motivated

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Technical

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Thompson Tractor, in partnership with SGTC, offers the ThinkBIG Scholarship Program. It is a paid, two-year college-level program blending classroom study with hands-on work at our local branches.

Participants earn an Associate's Degree in Applied Diesel Technology while gaining real-world experience through paid internships, Caterpillar training, and diagnostics on heavy equipment, engines, hydraulics, and powertrains.