Paid Training: Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice

Ohio Cat; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA option

FSA

Job summary

Ohio CAT is offering an eight-month Technician Development Academy Intern Trainee program in Heavy Equipment. You’ll rotate between training facilities in Cleveland or Columbus and your home shop, completing about 640 hours of hands-on instruction while learning safety, rigging, powertrain, and preventive maintenance.

To qualify, you should have a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and a passion for hands‑on work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service and repair Caterpillar heavy equipment.
• Master the basics of engines, electrical systems, and welding.
• Collaborate with expert technicians and serve real customers.
• Build a foundation for a lifelong career with a global leader.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication & teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ohio CAT is offering an eight-month Technician Development Academy Intern Trainee program in Heavy Equipment. You’ll rotate between training facilities in Cleveland or Columbus and your home shop, completing about 640 hours of hands-on instruction while learning safety, rigging, powertrain, and preventive maintenance.

To qualify, you should have a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and strong communication skills.