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Altorfer CAT

Sells, rents and services heavy equipment and power systems

Intern

Fall 2027Deadline 9/10/27
$18.50/hr
Internship
East Peoria, IL, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have or be receiving a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have a valid driver's license; a Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on the final candidate.
  • Must be able to lift 75-100 pounds and work in a warehouse or shop environment with required safety equipment.
  • Must maintain an above-average grade point average.
  • Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Attend Illinois Central College in East Peoria for eight weeks and an Altorfer branch for an eight-week internship in a repeating rotation throughout the two-year program.
  • Complete coursework in Fundamentals of Hydraulics, Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems, Fundamentals of Electrical Systems, Diagnostic Testing, and Undercarriage/Final Drives.
  • Walk, climb on and off equipment, bend, lift, sit at a desk, answer telephones, and use a keyboard for email as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • A drive for a career in service technology.
  • Self-starter attitude, good time management, planning and organizational skills, team orientation, and attention to detail.

About the company

Altorfer CAT is an equipment dealer that sells and rents machinery, engines, attachments and power systems for commercial and industrial use. Its product lines include construction and mining equipment, lift trucks, agricultural machinery and generator sets, backed by replacement parts and repair services. The company combines branch-based sales and service with field support, while its power-systems operation designs and produces generator packages for specific customer applications. Its territory covers eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, northern and central Illinois, and parts of northwest Indiana. Founded in 1957, Altorfer is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cedar Rapids, IA

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Qualifying new parents receive paid leave: Altorfer includes maternal, paternal and adoptive leave within the child's first year.
  • Approved study receives financial support: Altorfer reimburses part of tuition, books and required course fees.
  • Technical training includes paid experience: the Davenport ThinkBIG programme alternates college study with paid dealer internships.

What critics are saying

  • Travel is substantial for rental leadership: the vice-president vacancy requires 35-60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
  • Vendor-tool experience is required: the Bartonville engineering vacancy requires CAT ET, monitoring software, SIS Web and TMI experience.
  • Training still involves heavy handling: the Davenport internship specifies lifting loads of 75-100 pounds.

What makes Altorfer CAT unique

  • Ownership spans three generations: Altorfer describes its transition to third-generation family ownership.
  • Its dealership extends beyond Caterpillar: Altorfer also lists authorised relationships with Mitsubishi, JLG, FENDT, CLAAS and Trail King.
  • Equipment monitoring supports remote diagnosis: Altorfer advertises connected devices that allow dealer troubleshooting without a site visit.

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