2026 - ThinkBig Student Technician - Heavy Equipment

2026 - ThinkBig Student Technician - Heavy Equipment

Job Locations

US-SC-Summerville

ID

2025-3318

# of Openings

Type

Part-Time

Overview

The Think Big Student Technician is a unique opportunity for individuals wanting to start a career as a Heavy Equipment Technician with Blanchard Machinery . We are looking for potential Student Technicians for the Fall 2026 semester .

Blanchard Machinery Company, the certified Caterpillar dealer for South Carolina, has been at the forefront of providing top-notch equipment solutions. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering the next generation of skilled diesel technicians. Our ThinkBIG program is tailored to introduce and train passionate individuals in the world of Caterpillar diesel technology.

Responsibilities

Program Overview :

The Think Big Student Technician position, based on Blanchard Machinery's ThinkBIG Program, is designed to foster the development of skilled diesel technicians through a blend of classroom learning at Florence Darlington Technical College (FDTC) and hands-on internship experiences at Blanchard Machinery.

Program Structure :

• Duration : Two years (Beginning Fall 2026)
• Academic Learning : Half of each semester spent at FDTC, facilitating technical and general education courses.
• Paid Internship : Remaining time spent working at a sponsoring dealer, applying learned content in a real-world setting.
• Outcome : Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, one year of Caterpillar dealer experience, and a year's wages from the sponsored internship.

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To learn more go to : https : / / blanchardmachinery.com / about / careers / think-big

To apply to the prgram at Florence Darlington Technical College go to :

https : / / www.fdtc.edu / academics / programs / diesel-technology-caterpillar-program /