Diesel Mechanic College Program

Description

Join the Carolina Cat Team

As a family-owned company under our fourth generation of leadership, we have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity, and a desire to help our customers and employees succeed.

Since 1926, we’ve supported our communities by supplying equipment for critical infrastructure and commerce and by donating our time and resources to area nonprofits. We make smart investments in our company and continuously improve as part of our vision to be a trailblazing company that’s built to last.

We’re looking for hard-working, team-oriented professionals who enjoy working on new challenges every day. We believe our employees are the key to our success, and we’re committed to providing a work experience that helps our team grow to their full potential.

Collectively, our employees work together to make a difference for our customers, our communities, and our company. Learn more about what it means to become a team member with Carolina Cat.

We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 School Year.

THIS IS A 1-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM - Students attend college full time at Central Piedmont Community College "CPCC" for appox. 20 weeks and then transition to monthly rotations between school and shop for hands on training by working part-time as a paid intern at one of our branch locations. For detailed information on this program, click here: https://www.cpcc.edu/programs/diesel-and-heavy-equipment-technology

The Carolina CAT program blends Carolina CAT's industry techniques with Central Piedmont's state-of-the-art facilities to create a unique learning experience that will prepare you to enter the workforce as an entry-level service technician. As a CAT dealer technician, you enjoy hands-on work with large-scale, high-tech engines and machines. With proper training, you have the opportunity to work with advanced technology – including electronic engine control and electro-hydraulic system controls. You’ll be working with your hands and your head.

The Carolina Cat program features:

• Courses focused on heavy equipment sold by Carolina CAT
• Hands-on activities, including training on Caterpillar equipment
• An eight-week work-based learning experience with Carolina CAT
• Classes led by Central Piedmont’s quality faculty and Carolina CAT’s technical trainers
• A convenient location at Central Piedmont's Merancas Campus

The requirements for admission are as follows: 

• Possess a passion and STRONG desire to become a Caterpillar Technician 
• Possess a basic mechanical aptitude 
• Have earned or will earn a high school diploma or equivalent 
• Be 18 years of age or older by the time of your first internship 
• Be able to meet CPCC admission requirements, which include placement testing and an application and interview process with the school and the dealer 
• Pass a background check 
• Pass a drug screening 
• You must be accepted by both the dealer and the school.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We require all employees to treat all our employees and candidates as equals. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We’re committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.