ThinkBIG Internship: Paid Service Tech Track + Tuition Aid

Altorfer Cat; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Tool Insurance & Safety Equipment Reim

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Think Big Program by Altorfer Cat is a paid internship leading to an Associate in Applied Sciences. It offers a two-year curriculum combining coursework at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, with hands-on rotations at Altorfer branches.

Participants gain hands-on exposure to hydraulics, engine fuel systems, electrical systems, diagnostics, and undercarriage tech. Eligibility includes a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 75–100 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 75–100 lbs.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; valid driver’s license; motor vehicle report may be checked.

Responsibilities

• Two-year curriculum rotating between Illinois Central College in East Peoria for 8 weeks and an Altorfer branch for an 8-week internship throughout the program.
• Courses include Fundamentals of Hydraulics, Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems, Fundamentals of Electrical Systems, Diagnostic Testing, and Undercarriage/Final Drives.

Skills

Self-starter

Time management

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Think Big Program by Altorfer Cat is a paid internship leading to an Associate in Applied Sciences. It offers a two-year curriculum combining coursework at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, with hands-on rotations at Altorfer branches.

Participants gain hands-on exposure to hydraulics, engine fuel systems, electrical systems, diagnostics, and undercarriage tech. Eligibility includes a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 75–100 lbs.