ThinkBiG

Company: Western States Equipment Co
Location: Twin Falls
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

ThinkBIG is designed to prepare individuals to become successful, CAT dealer technicians, and future leaders in our industry. Students will learn how to work on many types of Caterpillar equipment including agricultural, construction, forestry, and earthmoving equipment. The Dealer Service Technology Program combines technical and academic education with real world experience through paid on-the-job training. Throughout this 24 month program, students will learn about engine fundamentals, machine hydraulics, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions and torque converters, undercarriage, final drives and more!

Once you have been accepted into this world-class program, you will have the opportunity to experience future careers firsthand through on-the-job training, designated mentors, and working alongside high performing teams that truly want you to succeed. Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn an Associate's Degree of Applied Science from PCC and join the Western States family as full-time employees.

PROGRAM REQUIRMENTS:

* High School diploma or GED. High school seniors getting ready to graduate from high school are also eligible to apply.

* Minimum one letter of recommendation.

* Completion of ThinkBIG panel interview.

* Completion of Portland Community College Admission Application and determination of required placements tests.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested applicants are required to complete the Western States online employment application. Once submitted, you will be contacted by the Technician Recruiting Program Manager to discuss the program and necessary steps in the selection process.

Successful candidates will receive written notification of their conditional acceptance into the program and will be required to complete the pre-employment screening process.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS FOR INTERNSHIP:

* Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitive climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.

* Able to lift up to 50 lbs in accordance with Western States' Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.

* Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

* Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.

* Exposure to high noise level and fumes.

EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

PayTransparencyPolicyStatement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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