ThinkBIG Technician Intern — CAT Diesel Tech Training

Thompson Machinery; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Machinery offers a ThinkBIG Technician internship, a highly competitive, sponsored two-year training program designed to become a Caterpillar dealership service technician. Trainees attend Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL while gaining real-world experience at Thompson Machinery locations.

The curriculum alternates between 8 weeks of classroom instruction and 8 weeks of paid internship with a mentor, progressing through engine fundamentals, hydraulics, fuel systems, and more,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics.
• Proficient with basic PC applications (Windows, Excel, Word).
• Must obtain a basic set of mechanic hand tools and be willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate in alternating classroom and dealership internship rotations.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on CAT construction equipment under mentor supervision.
• Assist with setup, service, installation, and replacement of machine components.
• Learn to read and interpret service manuals, technical instructions, and safety procedures.
• Work with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical/electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Use diagnostic tools and test equipment to support troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

PC literacy

Basic tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

Thompson Machinery offers a ThinkBIG Technician internship, a highly competitive, sponsored two-year training program designed to become a Caterpillar dealership service technician. Trainees attend Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL while gaining real-world experience at Thompson Machinery locations.

The curriculum alternates between 8 weeks of classroom instruction and 8 weeks of paid internship with a mentor, progressing through engine fundamentals, hydraulics, fuel systems, and more,