ThinkBIG Intern Technician: Paid Diesel Tech Training

Foley Equipment; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools worth $10,000

401(k) with matching

Scholarship opportunities

Semester stipends

Tuition reimbursement

Work boot reimbursement

Prescription safety glasses

Job summary

Foley Equipment offers the Caterpillar ThinkBIG internship beginning June 2026, pairing hands-on shop work with academic training to earn an Associate of Applied Science and over 2,000 hours of work experience. The two-year program rotates between ThinkBIG school and Foley locations, with housing arranged near campuses and job sites.

Intern hours are paid, and successful grads may join Foley as full-time Technicians.

Qualifications

• Dependability with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and interest in Caterpillar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Foley's safety culture and procedures.
• Work with mentors in a shop environment to learn system workings and safety requirements.
• Balance school coursework with internship rotations and meet program requirements.
• Complete and submit all assignments related to the internship.
• Occasionally travel to training or other Foley locations as needed.

Skills

Dependability

Mechanical Aptitude

Curiosity & Learning

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Foley Equipment offers the Caterpillar ThinkBIG internship beginning June 2026, pairing hands-on shop work with academic training to earn an Associate of Applied Science and over 2,000 hours of work experience. The two-year program rotates between ThinkBIG school and Foley locations, with housing arranged near campuses and job sites.

Intern hours are paid, and successful grads may join Foley as full-time Technicians.