Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Training Program Description

The Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Training program is a two-year technician training program designed to prepare students to become entry-level Caterpillar Dealer Service Technicians for the dealerships that buy, sell, and repair Caterpillar equipment. In this program, you'll learn how to work on many types of Caterpillar machines and equipment including: agricultural, construction, and earthmoving equipment to name a few.

This program combines classroom work in state-of-the-art labs with real-world experience through internships. In class, you'll learn about engine fundamentals, machine hydraulics, Caterpillar fuel systems, machine electrical systems, transmissions and torque converters, undercarriage/final drives and more. You'll also serve four paid eight-week internships at your sponsoring Caterpillar dealership to experience your future career first-hand.

When you complete the program, you earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree that is transferable to a four year college/university.

NOTE: There is a deadline involved in applying for this program.

The application deadline for Fall 2009 consideration is February 1, 2009. All applicants to the program after the February 1, 2009 deadline date will be considered if positions are still available. Please call (309) 694-5716 for availability.