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Altorfer CAT

Sells, rents and services heavy equipment and power systems

Intern

Summer 2027Deadline 9/18/27
No salary listed
Internship
Davenport, IA, USA
In Person
Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A drive for a career in service technology.
  • Must be able to lift 75-100 pounds.
  • Ability to maintain an above-average grade point average.
  • Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • 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 flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
  • Must be able to work in a warehouse/shop environment and use required safety equipment when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Attend Illinois Central College for eight weeks and an Altorfer branch for eight weeks in a repeating rotation throughout the two-year program.
  • Complete an eight-week internship at an Altorfer branch during each rotation.
  • Participate in coursework covering fundamentals of hydraulics, Caterpillar engine fuel systems, fundamentals of electrical systems, diagnostic testing, and undercarriage/final drives.
  • Walk, climb on and off equipment, bend, and lift up to 75-100 pounds as needed.
  • Answer the telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email when assigned desk work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Self-starter qualities, good time-management skills, planning and organizational skills, teamwork 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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