Think Big Technician Internship Program

Mustang Cat; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Degree program

Competitive earnings

Tool reimbursement

Scholarship

Paid internships

On-the-job training

Job summary

Mustang Cat in Southeast Texas is launching the CAT Dealer Prep Program to train entry-level service technicians for a CAT dealership. This full-time, two-year program combines classroom study with eight weeks of paid employment each semester.

Participants will gain hands-on training from experienced CAT technicians, earn degrees when possible, and benefit from tool and tuition reimbursement, scholarships, paid internships, and on-the-job training as part of the curriculum.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum passing score on SAT, ACT, or COMPASS placement test.
• Two letters of recommendation from an employer, counselor, and/or instructor.
• Must own tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Positive attitude.
• Desire to learn what it takes to be a CAT dealer technician.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025!

The CAT Dealer Prep Program is designed to prepare entry‑level service technicians for employment at a CAT dealership. During this full‑time, two‑year program, students will develop the skills needed to become skilled service technicians. Each semester will consist of eight weeks of classroom study and eight weeks of required employment.

Benefits

• Earn your associate's and/or bachelor's degree
• Competitive earnings
• Tool and tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship paid by Mustang Cat
• Paid internships as part of your CAT curriculum
• On‑the‑job training by experienced CAT technicians

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum passing score on SAT, ACT, or COMPASS placement test
• Two letters of recommendation from an employer, counselor, and/or instructor
• Must own tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude
• Desire to learn what it takes to be a CAT dealer technician

Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.