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ThinkBIG SD - College Diesel Tech Program

Employer
Butler Machinery
Location
Huron, SD
Salary
DOE

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Industry
Skilled and Trades
Role
IT
Job Type
Long-Term

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Overview: 

Think Big about your future and get started with your career in just two years.

If you have a great attitude, strong work ethic and basic mechanical skills, you can begin your education and training to become a Caterpillar Technician through ThinkBIG. ThinkBIG, Caterpillar’s Dealer Technician Education Program, is designed to develop entry-level diesel service technicians for Caterpillar dealerships like Butler Machinery Company in North Dakota and South Dakota. 

The future of our business is dependent upon developing the capabilities of individuals who live our company mission, demonstrate our values and are hungry to grow their careers. Learn more about the ThinkBIG Program by visiting https://www.butlermachinery.com/careers/thinkbig/.

Responsibilities: 
  • Butler Machinery sponsors students enrolled at either North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS – Wahpeton, ND) or at Lake Area Technical College (LATC – 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 $18/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: $33,000; 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 the 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 the 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


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Company

Thank you for your interest in starting a career with Butler. Butler Machinery Company was founded in 1955. We are a third-generation, family-owned company with over 800 associates in 18 locations across North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. At Butler, we offer a values-based culture, a great benefits package, a second-to-none retirement plan and lots of opportunities to grow in your career. We are proud to support our customers from a variety of industries including construction, agriculture, government, demolition and scrap handling, trucking, mining, landscaping and power generation. If you have a passion for any of these industries, enjoy working around equipment, being part of a team and have a customer-driven mindset, we want to hear from you! Apply on our website at www.butlermachinery.com/careers or email the HR team at hr@butlermachinery.com with questions.

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