Think BIG Power Generation Technician Program (Charlotte) August 2026
About The Position
Are you interested in becoming a Caterpillar Technician? Carolina CAT offers a college program that allows you to earn an Associate’s Degree and make money at the same time! We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 School Year. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone seriously interested in Diesel Mechanics and getting an Associate's Degree! THIS IS A 2 YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM-Students attend college full time at South Georgia Technical College and work a paid Internship part time at one of our branch locations. Career opportunities in power generation equipment, generators, and commercial engine fields are rewarding, challenging, and the people that can do the work are in demand. Carolina Cat and other dealers in south east division have developed the Caterpillar Dealer Academy to train individuals in the specific needs of Carolina Cat and Caterpillar. The Caterpillar Dealer Academy is a cooperative two-year college level student technician education program, which leads to an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. As a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, you'll work on some of the biggest, hardest-working machines in the world. As a graduate of the Caterpillar Dealer Academy (CDA), you'll be a highly skilled, technically trained, in-demand member of the worldwide Cat dealer family. Our two-year, college-level program teaches you how to service Caterpillar generators and engines, using cutting-edge diagnostic and maintenance systems, advanced technologies, and high-tech tools. The program combines classroom and hands-on learning. No more sitting in class wondering if you're going to use what's being taught, you'll get to use what you've learned and you'll know why it's important.
Requirements
- Possess a passion and STRONG desire to become a Caterpillar Technician
- Possess a basic mechanical aptitude
- Have earned or will earn a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be 18 years of age or older by the time of your first internship
- Be able to meet FDTC admission requirements, which include placement testing and an application and interview process with the school and the dealer
- Pass a background check
- Pass a drug screening
- You must be accepted by both the dealer and the school to be a member of the Caterpillar Dealer Academy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
