Intern Technician - Rental

Ziegler Caterpillar•Dayton, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ziegler’s internship program provides students with hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing equipment while learning from senior technicians. Through paid internships and scholarship opportunities, interns develop practical mechanical skills with support and mentorship from experienced technicians. In a shop environment, the Intern Technician assists with troubleshooting and repairing heavy diesel engines and construction or agricultural equipment. The role also involves learning to respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to help ensure maximum value for work performed. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring a pre-employment drug test. Work may take place indoors and/or outdoors, and noise levels may be loud at times. Ziegler states that it will reasonably accommodate known disabilities of qualified individuals.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a two-year degree program in diesel engine mechanics, construction and/or agricultural equipment mechanics, or a related field of study.
Maintain good grades.
Receive positive recommendations from instructors.
Have a positive attitude and desire to work as a team player.
Own a mechanic tool set.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs and lifting or carrying up to 60 lbs.
Pass a pre-employment drug test because the role is safety-sensitive.

Responsibilities

Assist senior technicians with troubleshooting and repairing heavy diesel engines and construction or agricultural equipment in a shop environment.
Learn to respond to customer needs positively, supportively, and in a timely manner.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.