Thinking About a Job? Think About a Career.

January 2007

Maybe it's time you thought about a career. A career that allows you to capitalize on your skills and be proud of your work. One that keeps you interested day in and day out, because it's all about your interests.

As a Cat Dealer Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to work with high-tech equipment on powerful engines and machines. Whether you’re working in the shop or in the field, you’ll be part of the team that builds the world around you.
Whether you're about to graduate from high school, already enrolled in college, or looking to change careers, you have the chance to become a Caterpillar® Dealer Service Technician right now.

Caterpillar, Cat dealerships, and community and technical colleges are working together to help provide the education and training you need to begin a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician career.

Cat Dealer Technicians work on over 300 different types of machines and engines spanning industries like construction, mining, road building, and power generation to name a few. Customers all over the world count on Cat Dealer Technicians to help them get their jobs done and keep their equipment up and running. It's a big deal and the opportunities for you are big too.

Cat Dealer Technicians are in demand in many locations, the pay is great, and there's plenty of room to grow. If you've been looking for something to challenge your skills, you just found it.
A Cat Dealer can help you explore your opportunity to begin a rewarding career as Cat Dealer Technician.

The proper technical education teaches you how to service Caterpillar® equipment using cutting-edge diagnostic and maintenance systems, advanced technologies, and high-tech tools. Graduates of the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program (ThinkBig) receive an associate degree in applied science.

The 100% Caterpillar designed and authored curriculum combine classroom work with experiential learning - learning-by-doing. No more sitting in class wondering if you're going to use what's being taught. Through hands-on work experience and training in state-of-the-art labs, you'll get to use what you've learned and you'll know why it's important.


(2 year program) The proper technical education teaches you how to service Caterpillar® equipment using cutting-edge diagnostic and maintenance systems, advanced technologies, and high-tech tools. Graduates of the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program (ThinkBig) receive an associate degree in applied science. The 100% Caterpillar designed and authored curriculum combine classroom work with experiential learning - learning-by-doing. No more sitting in class wondering if you're going to use what's being taught. Through hands-on work experience and training in state-of-the-art labs, you'll get to use what you've learned and you'll know why it's important. Curriculum Includes Classes
Program coursework is comprehensive, specialized, and well-rounded. Your course areas may include:
General

• English
• composition
speech
• psychology
• lab science
• social science
• math

Industry-specific

• Air conditioning
• Welding
• Construction
• agricultural equipment studies
• Electronics
• Engines
• Hydraulics
• Power generation
• Powertrain and transmissions
• Undercarriage

Internships
Many programs also offer on-the-job training at local Cat dealerships. You may have the opportunity to work directly with Cat machines and engines, assist trained technicians, and learn how it feels to be a valuable member of the Cat dealer family. Advancement Opportunities

As a Cat® Dealer Technician, you'll receive ongoing training on the latest machines and diagnostic, high-tech tools available. Cat Dealers value people with good attitudes, strong work ethics and a drive to succeed. Continued training is available to get you where you want to be. Whether you choose to follow a career path as a Cat Dealer Shop Technician, Field Technician or Supervisor, advancement opportunities are within your reach. Below is an example of an advancement path many technicians take to get where they want to be.

Think BIG Through hands-on experience and training in state-of-the-art labs, you'll use what you've learned and know why it's important.

Not everyone can handle a job this big. As a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, you'll be an educated, skilled professional ready for a challenge. This is not a desk job. You'll get physical with big, tough, high-tech machines. You'll be part of the team Cat® dealers and customers count on. You'll be the expert- the technician who diagnoses equipment problems, finds solutions, and performs the necessary service or repairs.

The heavy equipment industry pays great, and Cat® dealerships lead the way in offering great salaries. As an entry-level Caterpillar® Dealer Service Technician, your pay can be $25,000-$35,000 a year and grow to $60,000-$70,000 a year as your skills and experience increase.

In addition to great money, you'll earn overtime, enjoy paid vacation time, participate in retirement and savings plans, and have the opportunity to advance into other jobs at your dealership.

With excellent pay and benefits, flexible hours, and job security, you'll have the time and money to enjoy friends and family and live the good life.

(Dealer wages and benefits vary throughout the world.) Whether you enjoy working in the shop or like the independence of traveling to work sites and interacting with customers, a career as a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician means you'll never get bored. You'll solve big problems, using advanced technology to service and repair machines and engines in more than ten different industries.

Technology As a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, you'll become a highly specialized expert skilled in electronically controlled engines, satellite-based navigation systems, sophisticated computer-based diagnostics, state-of-the-art hydraulics, and transmissions.

IndustriesYou'll have the chance to work with over 300 different Cat machines and engines in industries like: