Think Big Intern - Heavy Equipment

Think Big Intern - Heavy Equipment

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest assetour employees.

As a Think Big Intern Heavy Equipment you will be enrolled in a two year specialized program alternating every eight weeks between South Georgia Technical College and your sponsoring Yancey Bros. Co. branch. This is where you will put your learning into practice with paid internships. Students learn how to work with Diesel, Electronics and Hydraulics in the classroom and then get the opportunity to put those new found skills to work in a real working environment. Upon graduating, students earn an Associate Degree in Applied Technology, have two years of experience with Yancey Bros Co and could have the opportunity to immediately transfer over as a full time employee, working in the field of their dreams. Career paths can include achieving top level skills as a shop technician, field service, supervision, management, sales, product support positions and dozens of other positions. This is NOT a Summer Internship but a Two Year Associates Degree Program. Classes start every August.

To be successful in this position you will need to have the desire and skill to work with mechanical concepts, enjoy 'hands-on' challenging work and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. You will need to have good work habits and the willingness to learn. A typical candidate may have completed'mechanical skill based' classes such as Automotive while in High School, and would have had extra-curricular activities such as sports, clubs, working on cars / trucks / ATV's / motorcycles or a part-time job. A typical candidate would have experience working with hand tools and would know that they enjoy working with their hands and taking apart and properly putting things back together.

High School Diploma

Meet the admission requirements to attend South Georgia Technical College

Mechanical aptitude (having the desire and skill to work with mechanical concepts)

Enjoys 'hands-on' challenging work

Enjoys a fast paced work environment

Have good work habits (shown by achieving acceptable grades and attendance in High School)

Have a good moral foundation

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers' experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude

Yancey Bros Co offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Compensation: Competitive Pay

Individual Bonus Opportunities Available

Technician Tool Allowance

401k Plan Strong Company Match

Employee Profit Sharing

Financial Wellness Coaching

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long Term Disability

Group Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Ongoing Training

Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.