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Boyd CAT has been able to thrive for over 150 years of combined history because of our people. Our focus is to hire the most qualified applicants, provide them with the tools and training they need to succeed, and support them throughout their careers.

ThinkBIG Co-op

Location:
Jeffersontown
Address:
Louisville, KY
Requisition ID:
2024-5358
Posting Date:
08/12/2024

Description: 

This is a two-year associate degree training program at Illinois Central College with a goal of becoming a Caterpillar Dealership Service Technician at  Boyd Company  Selected candidates will be sponsored in this Associate’s in Applied Science degree program that incorporates paid internships*. The program is referred to as the Caterpillar  "ThinkBIG" Dealer Technician Training Program.

This program combines classroom lecture and state-of-the-art labs with real-world experience through paid internships at a Boyd location. In class, students learn about engine fundamentals, machine hydraulics, Caterpillar fuel systems, machine electrical systems, transmissions and torque converters, undercarriage/final drives and more. During the two year program sponsored students alternate between going to classes (5 eight-week sessions) at Illinois Central College (East Peoria, IL) and working alongside experienced technicians during paid structured internships (4 eight-week sessions) in our dealership service facilities to experience their future career first-hand.

Co- Op Qualifications:

Co-Op Duties and Responsibilities include the following: