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Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Diesel Engine –Kearney, NE

Cummins Inc.
Kearney, NE Part Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
Description

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

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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

High school 2.8 unweighted GPA required

Mechanical Experience Preferred

  • A CDL may be required to obtain upon hire\
  • Federal law requires a CDL holder to be 21 years of age or older
  • 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

Job Service

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Technician

Min Salary $20

Max Salary $30

ReqID 2425896

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Salary : $20 - $30

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