ThinkBIG – South Dakota College Diesel Technology Program

Job overview

ThinkBIG – South Dakota College Diesel Technology Program is an onsite, two-year program based at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD, with paid internships at one of Butler Machinery’s 15 CAT dealerships. The posting describes a scholarship opportunity and a compensation package over $36,000; graduates transition to full-time dealership employment, with technician positions starting at $32.73 per hour. The program prepares future Caterpillar diesel technicians. Students alternate classroom and lab education with dealership internships across nine eight-week terms. The program develops diesel technology skills through technical training on Caterpillar systems and equipment, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree and a potential technician career with Butler Machinery.

What you'll do

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• complete at least 1,280 internship hours
• arrive prepared and on time for school and work
• maintain a safe and clean work environment
• work independently and as part of a team
• arrange housing
• continue learning and training
• meet the program’s physical and work authorization requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

thinkbig

diesel technology

watertown sd

lake area technical college

caterpillar

paid internship

scholarship opportunity

two-year program

associate of applied science

butler machinery

$36k+ compensation package

technician career

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Scholarship opportunity and paid internships
• the posting notes tuition, books, housing, tools, and fees may not be covered by the scholarship.

Why this role

Two-year program with nine eight-week rotations, paid internships, scholarship opportunity, and an Associate of Applied Science degree upon completion.

About the employer

Butler Machinery Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.