Think Big Intern - Heavy Equipment

Who We Are 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 asset…our employees. What You Will Be Doing 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. The Think BIG program has a limited number of spots each year and therefore students must gain a sponsor from one of the participating Caterpillar Dealers to attend. Students will be notified of the final choices prior to the school year starting in August. Payment for the college courses will be the sole responsibility of the student. The program does qualify for the HOPE Grant. Classes start every August. This is NOT a Summer Internship but a Two Year Associates Degree Program. Primary Responsibilities Maintain a B average in all classes assigned at the college. Maintain a Meets Expectations score in Conduct/Appearance/Work Ethic as provided on transcript. Additional Responsibilities Participate in required safety programs and work in a safe manner. Who We Are Looking For 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 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. Education/Experience High School Diploma. Required Qualifications / Skills Meet the admission requirements to attend South Georgia Technical College. Mechanical aptitude. Enjoys hands‑on challenging work. Enjoys a fast paced work environment. Show good work habits (shown by achieving acceptable grades and attendance in High School). Have a good moral foundation. 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. What We Offer 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. Competitive Pay Structure Competitive Pay Individual Bonus Opportunities Available Technician Tool Allowance 401k Plan Strong Company Match Employee Profit Sharing Financial Wellness Coaching Employee Wellness Program Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance Prescription Drug Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Short & Long Term Disability Group Life Insurance Personal Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Career Development Tuition Reimbursement Ongoing Training Advancement Opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr