Think Big SD

Overview: Butler Machinery is a third generation family-owned company, proudly serving our communities since 1955. Our mission is to build long term relationships with our customers, founded on trust, generating mutual growth and success.

Responsibilities:
The ThinkBig Program is designed to develop technically competent entry level service technicians for Caterpillar dealerships regionally and throughout the world.
Butler Machinery sponsors students enrolled at either North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS - Wahpeton, ND) or at Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI - Watertown, SD).
Students receive up-to-date technical training on Caterpillar equipment and systems through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory instruction and an internship at Butler Machinery.
Work experience at the dealership is structured to relate to the most recent classroom/lab subjects covered at school.
The program is divided up into nine terms, each approximately eight weeks in length.
Students complete the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th terms interning at a Butler Machinery location
During these paid internships, students will earn over $17/hour with a mandatory minimum of 1,280 internship hours
Average 2 Year AAS Degree tuition: $25,000-$35,000; Average 2 Year Internship Wages: $30,000; Average Full Time Starting Wage: $57,000
Will be required to wear work uniforms, safety glasses and other required/recommended personal safety equipment during class, labs, and dealer OJT
You will be responsible for program costs - books, fees, housing, etc., including tools.
You will need to secure housing arrangements at the school as well as the location of your internship
Upon completion of the program, graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS).

Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older by the time of first internship
High School diploma or GED required
ACT required for acceptance into school - Score will be dependent upon school selection
Basic mechanical aptitude
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Willing to listen, learn, and participate
Exhibit a positive attitude
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 while in the program
Work the minimum number of internship hours required by program (1,280)
Successfully register for school & financial aid (if applicable)
Job opportunities may be available upon successful completion of the program
Must be present and on time for work and school
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability