Diesel Technician Trainee

Milton CAT•City of Syracuse, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for highly driven, mechanically inclined individuals passionate about developing a career as Heavy Equipment or Electric Power Generation technician to join the Milton CAT Diesel Technician Trainee program! The Diesel Technician Training program has a set start date in January 2027, and we are hiring now for a limited number of trainee spots. Applications will be accepted from now through mid November. We plan to begin our application review process in October. This is a paid training program. Starting pay rate for Trainees hired for NY locations is $30.01 per hour. The Diesel Technician Training program consists of 2,000 hours of intensive training across a 12-month period, including: 1,600 hours of hands on, on-the-job training and 450 hours of instructor led training and computer based learning. Trainees will rotate through a variety of technical areas within our facilities and work elbow-to-elbow with some of the best Caterpillar technicians in the industry. Regional travel is required to attend on-site orientations and training classes at our corporate facility in Massachusetts. All company based training and travel expense is paid. The Diesel Technician Trainee program is a highly selective program. Candidates must complete an online application to be considered for the program. Successful applicants will participate in an interview process prior to being notified of a decision regarding acceptance into the program. Acceptance is not guaranteed as spaces are limited. Upon successful completion of the Diesel Technician Trainee program, Trainees have the opportunity to be offered a full-time technician position at any Milton CAT or Milton Rents location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Strong adherence to safety
Strong customer service skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Solid mechanical aptitude with a desire to learn and ability to adapt
Proficient in the use of computer technology (laptop and related software systems)
Clean and valid driver’s license required
Must apply online.
Background check and drug test are required as part of our pre-employment process.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience servicing heavy equipment, or equivalent education in automotive/diesel/related mechanical vocational program strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Complete 2,000 hours of intensive training across a 12-month period, including 1,600 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training and 450 hours of instructor-led training and computer-based learning.
Rotate through a variety of technical areas within facilities.
Work alongside experienced Caterpillar technicians.
Undertake regional travel for on-site orientations and training classes at the corporate facility in Massachusetts (all company-based training and travel expenses are paid).
Complete an online application to be considered for the program.
Participate in an interview process.
Upon successful completion of the program, have the opportunity to be offered a full-time technician position.