<p>Location: Grand Rapids, MI, United States</p> <p>Share:</p> <p>Quick Apply Now</p> <p>Save Job Saved</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>The Caterpillar Think BIG Program is a sponsored education program to grow future Caterpillar Mechanics. The program is provided in partnership with MacAllister Machinery, Owens Community College in Ohio, and Caterpillar Inc. The successful student will complete a 2 year Associate Degree in Caterpillar Dealer Technician/Diesel Technician Program, as well as multiple paid internships, ultimately graduating with little to no debt depending on grades attained.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>As a Think BIG student, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Spend 8 weeks in school, learning theory and taking hands on courses in becoming a Caterpillar Dealership Technician </li><li>Spend the next 8 weeks at your local Caterpillar Dealer, doing a paid internship, putting theory that you've learned to real world situations </li><li>Overall the course will take 2 years to complete </li></ul> <p>The course will take you through a variety of different tasks, including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Electronics </li><li>Diagnostics </li><li>Engines and Transmissions </li><li>Hydraulics </li><li>General Education, such as Mathematics, that supports the program </li></ul> <p>The program will reimburse you for your per semester schooling cost, depending on your grades throughout that semester. A student who takes the program seriously and makes an effort to succeed in both school and at the work place will be ultimately rewarded with:</p> <ul> <li>An Associate Degree in Diesel Technology </li><li>A successful career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician </li></ul> <p>For more detailed information visit:</p> <p>MacAllister Think Big Website: https://www.macallister.com/about/careers/thinkbig/</p> <p>Caterpillar Think Big Website: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/career-areas/dealer-technician/education/thinkbig-technicianeducation.html</p> <p>Owens Community College: https://www.owens.edu/academics/program/caterpillar-dealer-service-technician.html</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>In order to qualify for the Think BIG Program:</p> <ul> <li>Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher </li><li>Must have a high school diploma or equivalent </li></ul> <p>As part of the application process you must:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Complete this online application</p> </li><li> <p>Submit a Portfolio to [email protected] that includes:</p> </li><li> <p>300 Word statement of career goals</p> </li><li> <p>Three (3) Reference Letters from Teachers, Counselors, or former employers</p> </li><li> <p>HS Transcript with a clear record of your attendance in your final year of school</p> </li><li> <p>Results from Accuplacer Test or ACT (Accuplacer can be administered through Community Colleges, ACT information can be found here)</p> </li><li> <p>Complete a Mechanical Aptitude Test (MacAllister will administer this test)</p> </li></ul> <p>Deadline for Portfolio Submissions are March 30th.</p> <p>MacAllister Machinery is excited to embark on a journey to build your career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician!</p> <p>The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.</p> <p>All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.</p> <p>Share:</p> <p>Quick Apply Now</p>