Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) Diesel Engine Hodgkins, IL

Technician Apprentice

We are looking for a talented Technician Apprentice to join our team specializing in Diesel Engines for our Distribution Business in Hodgkins, IL.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• During your apprenticeship, you are a full-time, paid employee who will complete a development program with the support of our coaching technicians and managers.
• Our agreement with you ensures you receive the following upon successful completion:
• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, Automotive & Diesel Technology*
• U.S. Department of Labor Trade Certificates for Diesel Engines

* No college debt Cummins pays for your education/ Course credits that are transferable towards a bachelor's degree

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Passionate about working with your hands
• Ability to work with small hand tools while maintaining overall safety
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Education/Experience

Applicants must meet the minimum community college general education course requirement of 2.8 GPA High School (unweighted), or 22 ACT score, or GED with one year of college including Math and English with a minimum 2.8 GPA

External Qualifications and Competencies

• Technical Escalation - Obtains product technical issue information and utilizes available resources including data management tools; elevates issues to a higher level of expertise, balancing timeliness of customer response with investigation efforts; captures all troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database in order to ensure seamless transitions and accurate response to ticket resolution in a timely manner.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
• Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

This position is subject to Federal Transit Administration random and pre-employment drug testing requirements. This roll will be subject to on-going random drug and alcohol testing.

• A current valid license is required for this role
• Must be 18 years old with 2 years driving experience
• This role requires a 5 year motor vehicle report, free from major violations

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2430258
• Job Category Service
• Posting Date 06/02/2026, 06:10 PM
• Apply Before 09/02/2026, 06:10 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Role Category On-site with Flexibility
• Locations 7145 Santa Fe Drive, Hodgkins, IL, 60525, US
• Affiliated to Bargaining Unit/Trade Union Yes
• Pay Range 41,600.00 - 62,400.00 USD ANNUAL
• Relocation Eligible? Yes
• Allowable Work Locations AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DC,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WV,WI,WY
• Does the role require work to be done 100% onsite due to its operational nature? No