Paid Apprenticeship: Diesel Equipment Technician

Carter Machinery Company, Inc.; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. in Waldorf, Maryland invites aspiring technicians to join its in‑house, fully accredited 15‑month Apprenticeship Program. You will learn to troubleshoot diesel equipment, perform repairs, and service heavy equipment as part of a path to a Caterpillar technician career.

The Apprentice Technician role offers a starting pay of $22.00–$24.00 per hour, full benefits, and opportunities for overtime, with shifts including 1st and additional options in some locations.

Qualifications

• Requires self‑starter with minimal supervision and deadlines met.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with computers, MS Office, and service software; capable of completing service reports.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel equipment problems and perform repairs.
• Recondition and service heavy equipment and components.
• Complete work orders, parts lists, and time cards accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Read manuals

Heavy equipment operation

Team player

Driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical VoTech program (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Service software

Job description

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. in Waldorf, Maryland invites aspiring technicians to join its in‑house, fully accredited 15‑month Apprenticeship Program. You will learn to troubleshoot diesel equipment, perform repairs, and service heavy equipment as part of a path to a Caterpillar technician career.

The Apprentice Technician role offers a starting pay of $22.00–$24.00 per hour, full benefits, and opportunities for overtime, with shifts including 1st and additional options in some locations.