ThinkBIG Technician Apprentice — Paid Co-op & Degree Path

Boyd Company; Crab Orchard (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internships

Job summary

Boyd Company offers a two-year associate degree training program in collaboration with Illinois Central College to develop Caterpillar dealership service technicians. Selected candidates are sponsored through an A.S. degree with paid internships at Boyd locations.

The program blends classroom lectures with hands-on lab work and structured internships across multiple sessions to expose interns to shop operations, equipment, safety, and professional practices.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate (2.7 or higher GPA).
• Must be available for standardized pre-enrollment testing at Illinois Central College and at Boyd Company.
• Must be able to pass company physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Ability to operate a PC (Windows, Excel, Word).
• Must maintain high integrity and accountability standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs various mechanical functions, under supervision, to make repairs or rebuild components using appropriate tooling.
• Operates construction machinery to move in and out of shop service bays and test for performance.
• Operates material handling equipment as required.
• Reads and comprehends technical data/service manuals and writes legibly.
• Learn to use all test equipment and procedures to correctly and safely make repairs.
• Keep work area clean and orderly while following all work safety rules and procedures; ensure accuracy of work orders by charging parts and labor to proper work order segment.
• Accumulates contaminated dirt and filters in drums.
• Complete stock transfer and transport full drums by forklift to Hazardous Waste Storage area.
• Works with hazardous waste and receives Hazardous Waste Training every year.
• Recommend to manager ideas to improve the department's operating procedures or business practices and participate in continuous improvement of related activities.
• Project a positive image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive, and courteous manner; display a professional attitude; comply with company dress code.

Skills

Communication

Integrity

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma (GPA 2.7+)

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

Boyd Company offers a two-year associate degree training program in collaboration with Illinois Central College to develop Caterpillar dealership service technicians. Selected candidates are sponsored through an A.S. degree with paid internships at Boyd locations.

The program blends classroom lectures with hands-on lab work and structured internships across multiple sessions to expose interns to shop operations, equipment, safety, and professional practices.