ThinkBIG Service Tech Intern — Paid + Tuition Reimbursement

Altorfer Cat; Dundee Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payrate $26.31 per hour

Tuition Reimbursement

Tool Insurance and Safety Equipment Re

Job summary

Altorfer Cat in Illinois hosts the ThinkBIG Program, a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program offering paid internships while earning an Associate in Applied Sciences during a two-year rotation between Illinois Central College in East Peoria and an Altorfer branch.

Participants gain hands-on training in hydraulics, engine fuel systems, electrical systems, diagnostics and undercarriage, with safety equipment provided and a clear path to a skilled trade in a high-demand industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to lift 75-100 lbs and maintain safe practices.
• Pursuing or holding an Associate in Applied Sciences is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year rotation between Illinois Central College (8 weeks) and Altorfer (8 weeks).
• Learn Fundamentals of Hydraulics, Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems, Electrical Systems, Diagnostics, and Undercarriage/Final Drives.
• Support service technicians in a warehouse/shop environment.

Skills

Self-starter

Time management

Planning & organizational skills

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate in Applied Sciences (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Altorfer Cat in Illinois hosts the ThinkBIG Program, a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program offering paid internships while earning an Associate in Applied Sciences during a two-year rotation between Illinois Central College in East Peoria and an Altorfer branch.

Participants gain hands-on training in hydraulics, engine fuel systems, electrical systems, diagnostics and undercarriage, with safety equipment provided and a clear path to a skilled trade in a high-demand industry.