ThinkBIG Co-op

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 total) at Illinois Central College (East Peoria, IL) and working alongside experienced technicians during paid structured internships (4 eight-week sessions total) in our dealership service facilities to experience their future career first-hand.

Co- Op Qualifications:

1. Must be a high school graduate (2.7 or higher GPA)
2. Must be available for standardized pre-enrollment testing at Illinois Central College and at Boyd Company
3. Must be able to pass company physical, drug screen, and background check
4. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
5. Ability to operate a P.C. (Windows, Excel, Word)
6. Must maintain high integrity and accountability standards

Co-Op Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Performs various mechanical functions, under supervision, to make repairs or rebuild components using appropriate tooling
2. Operates construction machinery to move in and out of shop service bays and test for performance
3. Operates material handling equipment as required
4. Reads and comprehends technical data/service manuals and writes legibly
5. Learn to use all test equipment and procedures to correctly and safely make repairs
6. Keep work area clean and orderly while following all work safety rules and procedures
7. Ensure accuracy of work orders by charging parts and labor to proper work order segment
8. Accumulates contaminated dirt and filters in drums
9. Complete stock transfer and transport full drums by fork-lift to Hazardous Waste Storage area
10. Works with hazardous waste and receives Hazardous Waste Training every year
11. Recommend to manager ideas to improve the departments operating procedures or business practices and participate in and support continuous improvement of all related activities and processes
12. Project a positive image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive, and courteous manner; display a professional attitude; comply with company dress code
13. Create and maintain good communications (verbally and in writing) and relationships with other company departments, branches, employees, outside vendors, and customers by addressing and resolving concerns quickly
14. Lifts parts and equipment components that weigh a maximum of 70 pounds when assisting mechanics or working alone to make repairs to equipment.
15. Follow all work, safety rules, and procedures
16. Perform other duties as necessary and assigned