ThinkBIG Student- Electric Power Generation

Job DetailsDescriptionThinkBIG Scholarship Program – Heavy Equipment Service TechnologyThompson Tractor partners with South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) to offer the Caterpillar ThinkBIG Scholarship Program—a paid, two-year education and hands-on training pathway at our Mobile branch, then transition into a full-time technician career.Participants earn a Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Associate Degree while gaining real-world experience through paid internships, Caterpillar-specific training, and advanced diagnostics on heavy equipment.What’s IncludedPaid, rotating 8-week internships8-week classroom and lab sessions at SGTCCaterpillar-specific technical trainingTools, toolbox, uniformsTuition, books, and lab fees covered by Thompson TractorProgram FocusHeavy equipment enginesMarine propulsion systemsPower generator repairEligibility RequirementsAge 18+High school diploma or equivalent required at the start of the program. Valid driver’s license & good driving recordAbility to pass drug screen, physical, and background checkMeet SGTC and Thompson Tractor admission standardsQualifying ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or ACCUPLACER scoresAfter GraduationGraduates begin their career with Thompson Tractor, with growth opportunities ranging from shop or field technician to leadership and management roles.Paying For The ProgramAfter you are enrolled into the program, Thompson covers the cost of tuition, books, lab fees and graduation fees for the full two years of the course of study. The cost of room and board, deposits, as well as personal transportation will be yours to pay. However, during your paid internships you should earn enough money to cover these expenses.