EPG Technician Summer Internship

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
Feb 10, 2025
Description The Service Technician Summer Intern is an entry level position used to introduce candidates to an exciting career as a Caterpillar dealer technician. The Intern is responsible for assisting more experienced technicians on jobs involving the servicing and repairing of equipment. The Intern must be able to perform independently under close supervision. Examples of the types of machinery that the Intern must be able to evaluate and repair include earth moving equipment, diesel engines, electric power generators, lift trucks, and allied products. The Service Technician Intern will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. Learn and adhere to proper safety procedures and 5-Star guidelines Assist with tasks under supervision on basic components in work including engine, hydraulic, transmission, and electrical components: remove and install; disassemble and reassemble; perform minor adjustments Work as a helper alongside an experienced technician Keep accurate records of all work to be reported during internship Other duties assigned Qualifications Education High School or Equivalent (preferred) Experience Candidates for this position must possess strong mechanical aptitude. No formal work experience is required for this position; however individuals with prior mechanical experience will be given stronger consideration. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required for this position. (required) Skills Written Communication (required) Technical (required) Microsoft Office (required) Computer (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)