ThinkBIG Intern - Cedar Rapids, IA- August 2027

Altorfer • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The ThinkBIG Intern participates in the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program, a two-year curriculum combining classroom instruction at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois, with paid internships at Altorfer branches. Students rotate between eight weeks at the college and eight weeks at a dealership, continuing this pattern throughout the program. The program offers the opportunity to earn an Associate in Applied Sciences degree and includes tuition reimbursement. Coursework includes hydraulics, Caterpillar engine fuel systems, electrical systems, diagnostic testing, and undercarriage and final drives. While interning at the dealership, the stated schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; school hours apply while attending I.C.C. The position is based in a warehouse/shop environment and may involve varying schedules and hours as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in service technology.
• Self-starter with good time-management, planning, and organizational skills; team-oriented and attentive to detail.
• Ability to lift 75–100 pounds.
• Ability to maintain an above-average grade point average.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have or be receiving a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; a Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on the final candidate.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules and hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the two-year Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program, rotating between eight-week periods at Illinois Central College and eight-week internships at Altorfer branches.
• Complete coursework in areas such as hydraulics, Caterpillar engine fuel systems, electrical systems, diagnostic testing, and undercarriage and final drives.
• Perform internship activities in a warehouse/shop environment, including walking, climbing on and off equipment, bending, and lifting.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits.
• Collaborative, family-valued culture and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED