Technician Development Academy - Heavy Equipment

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

Are you ready to launch your career working on legendary Caterpillar machines?

At Ohio CAT, we’re more than just a Caterpillar dealership – we’re a team of problem-solvers, hands‑on experts, and trusted partners to our customers. We don’t just sell and rent heavy equipment – we keep it running strong

As a Technician Development Academy Intern Trainee in Heavy Equipment, you’ll train hands‑on with the best in the business – servicing the powerful equipment that keeps America moving.

Why Ohio CAT?

• Work on cutting‑edge machines used in construction, mining, and infrastructure.


• Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and growth.


• Enjoy outstanding job security in a high‑demand industry.

Program Highlights:

• Eight‑month program combining instructor‑led classroom, lab, and shop experience.


• Program alternates weekly between one of our Ohio Cat training facilities (Cleveland or Columbus) and your home shop.


• ~640 hours of hands‑on training on Caterpillar heavy equipment.


• Safety & Rigging


• Electrical 1 & 2


• Powertrain 1 & 2


• Air Conditioning


• Applied Failure Analysis


• Preventive Maintenance


• And MORE

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Who You Are:

• 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.


• $25.00 per hour, paid training program


• Receive a tool set/or voucher upon training completion.


• First-year vacation and personal time, which is based on the length of service


• Two different Health Insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Dental and Vision Insurance


• Credit Union Access


• Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability


• Scholarship opportunities for employees' spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation


• Company SuccessShare bonuses


• The company provided and laundered uniforms


• Continued technical and professional training

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/Carrying 40 lb. Lift/Carry and 50lb pulling


• Standing/Sitting Up and down stairs, standing, sitting, and climbing into machines


• Dexterity Normal


• Repetitive Motions: Frequent movements requiring the use of hands, wrists, and fingers.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer, and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.