Technician - Think Big

Objective

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.

Responsibilities

As a Think BIG student, you will:

• Spend 8 weeks in school, learning theory and taking hands on courses in becoming a Caterpillar Dealership Technician
• Spend the next 8 weeks at your local Caterpillar Dealer, doing a paid internship, putting theory that you've learned to real world situations
• Overall the course will take 2 years to complete

The course will take you through a variety of different tasks, including but not limited to:

• Electronics
• Diagnostics
• Engines and Transmissions
• Hydraulics
• General Education, such as Mathematics, that supports the program

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:

• An Associate Degree in Diesel Technology
• No Student Debts
• A successful career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician

For more detailed information visit:

MacAllister Think Big Website: https://www.macallister.com/about/careers/thinkbig/ 

Caterpillar Think Big Website: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/career-areas/dealer-technician/education/thinkbig-technicianeducation.html

Owens Community College: https://www.owens.edu/academics/program/caterpillar-dealer-service-technician.html

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Think BIG Program:

1. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
2. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

As part of the application process you must:

1. Complete this online application
2. Send a Portfolio to careers@macallister.com that includes:
   • 300 Word statement of career goals
   • Three (3) Reference Letters from Teachers, Counselors, or former employers
   • Clear record of your attendance in your final year of school
   • Results from Accuplacer Test or ACT (Accuplacer can be administered through Community Colleges, ACT information can be found here)
3. Complete a Mechanical Aptitude Test (MacAllister will administer this test)

Deadline for Portfolio Submissions are February 2025. 

MacAllister Machinery is excited to embark on a journey to build your career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician!

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)