Diesel Tech Student

Reports To: Service Manager

Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application For ALL Locations:
 While this posting may display Assumption as the location, this opportunity is available at all 26 Sloan Implement locations. During the application process, you'll be asked to select your preferred sponsoring store.

Build a Career That Powers the Future.

If you're passionate about diesel equipment, enjoy solving mechanical challenges, and want to gain real-world experience while earning your education, a Diesel Technician Program is the perfect place to start. This program combines classroom instruction at a participating college with paid internships at your sponsoring Sloan Implement dealership. You'll learn from experienced technicians, develop hands-on diagnostic and repair skills, and work with the equipment and technology that keep agriculture, construction, and heavy equipment operations moving.

What You'll Do:

• Learn to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered equipment through a combination of classroom instruction and paid internships.
• Develop technical skills while working alongside experienced dealership technicians.
• Apply classroom knowledge in a real-world service environment.
• Attend and actively participate in all required college courses throughout the program.
• Complete required internship hours while maintaining dependable attendance and professionalism.
• Follow dealership safety procedures and maintain a driving record that meets company Motor Vehicle Records requirements throughout employment.

What You'll Bring:

• Enrollment in a Diesel Technician program at a local college.
• A strong interest in diesel technology, heavy equipment, and hands-on problem-solving.
• A willingness to learn, work hard, and grow alongside experienced technicians.
• Commitment to successfully completing both classroom and internship requirements.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must maintain a good driving record in compliance with company Motor Vehicle Records criteria throughout employment.
• Must pass a DOT physical and renew certification annually as a condition of continued employment.

Schools We Have Sponsored Students Through:

• Southwest Technical College
• Rend Lake College
• Lincoln Land Community College
• Spoon River College
• Illinois Central College
• Parkland College
• Lake Land College
• Madison Area Technical College (MATC)
• Wabash Valley College

Student Perks:

• ***Full-Time Employment Offer from Sponsoring Store
• **Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Internships
• Tool Program
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match

*** Indicates to be acquired after a successful college graduation. NOTE: Full-Time Employment is only offered to students who are in good standings with the dealership and is at the digression of sponsoring store. **Indicates to be acquired after a successful college graduation. NOTE: Tuition Reimbursement starts after accepting a Full-Time Employment Offer from Sloan Implement Company and specifics vary by program. All Student Perks are subject to change.

Full-Time Benefits After Graduation:

• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Routine Performance and Pay Reviews
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Safety Equipment Allowance
• Company Provided Uniforms

All benefits are subject to change. Sloan Implement Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Pay Information:

The starting hourly pay range for this position is $18 to $18.