Job SearchFast Track Diesel Technician Intern - Full-Time (July 2026 Cohort)
Cohort Begins Mid-July 2026 | Colby, KS
Launch your career as a Diesel Technician—no prior experience required.
If you're looking for a hands-on career with strong earning potential and long-term stability, Foley Equipment’s Fast Track Program offers a direct path into the diesel industry. In just 12 weeks, you’ll gain paid training, real-world shop experience, and the opportunity to transition into a full-time Caterpillar technician role.
Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and northwest Missouri, with over 90 years of industry leadership.
About the Program
This is a full-time, paid 12-week internship designed to fast-track your entry into a technician career.
- Start Date: Mid-July 2026 (exact date to be confirmed)
- Phase 1: 6 weeks of paid classroom and lab training
- Phase 2: 6 weeks of paid, hands-on shop experience
- Work alongside experienced technicians and dedicated mentors
- Receive Caterpillar dealer-specific technical training
- Travel may be required, including 3–4 consecutive weekdays for off-site training during the program
Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for consideration for a full-time technician position.
What You’ll Learn
- Diesel equipment systems and fundamentals
- Shop safety procedures and best practices
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting basics
- Tools, processes, and technician workflows
- Real-world experience working on heavy equipment
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong attendance and reliability
- Ability and willingness to learn technical skills in a structured program
- Interest in building a long-term career in diesel technology
- Ability to successfully complete program-related technical and aptitude assessments
What Sets You Apart
- Mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience (school, hobbies, or work)
- Strong work ethic and problem-solving mindset
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn
What We Offer
- Paid training and hands-on experience
- Mentorship from experienced technicians
- Opportunity to transition into a full-time technician role
- Tool and toolbox program (yours to keep after 2 years of full-time employment following program completion)
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
- Paid holidays, PTO, and parental leave
Physical & Working Requirements
This role involves hands-on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
- Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance
- Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance
- Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials
- Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights
- Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods
- Safely operating tools and equipment
Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Requirements
Final candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer, pre-employment process. This process may include:
- Drug and alcohol screening (including marijuana, as Foley is a federal contractor and subject to federal requirements)
- Criminal background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, where applicable
- Job-related physical assessment to evaluate ability to safely perform essential job functions
All pre-employment screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and are job-related and consistent with business necessity.
About Foley Industries
Foley Industries—including Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central—has proudly served Kansas and western Missouri for over 90 years. With more than 1,000 employees, we provide industry-leading equipment, service, and technology solutions powered by Caterpillar.
Learn more: www.FoleyEq.com
Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316-943-4211 or email careers@foleyeq.com.
*At this time Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.