Western States Tech Academy - Kimberly, ID Campus

PROGRAM DETAILS: 

 The Western States CAT Technician Academy is an elite instructional program tailored to the heavy equipment industry. Located at our Kimberly, Idaho branch, this 10-month program includes 8 months of instructor-led training and labs, followed by a two-month paid internship. Students will be educated in heavy equipment diesel theory including engine fundamentals, powertrains, machine hydraulics, fuel systems, electrical systems, HVAC systems, preventative maintenance, and more.

Once the classroom requirements are complete, students will begin a two-month paid internship in their designated branch within the Western States territory. During the paid 2-month internship, students will work under the guidance of experienced technicians and mentors as they apply their education in one of our state-of-the-art facilities. Upon successful completion of the Tech Academy, student interns will have the opportunity to join the WSECO team as full-time technicians.

 APPLICATION PROCESS:

 Interested applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and are required to complete the Western States online employment application. Ideal candidates must possess a positive learning attitude and an eagerness to understand and align with the Western States Values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and innovation.

After the application has been submitted, applicants will be contacted by a recruiter to review the requirements of the program and necessary steps in the selection process. This process requires a job shadow in one of our shops and in-person interviews with our Product Support leadership to determine eligibility. Successful candidates will receive written notification of their conditional acceptance into the program, and a deposit must be submitted to secure a seat in the program. Once required courses are completed, the candidate will complete a pre-employment screening prior to internship. All offers for internship or full-time employment are conditional upon a clear background and drug test screening, according to Western States’ background policy.

Student’s Commitment to Safety

• Students must actively care about, promote, and advocate safety at Western States. As a team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, students, and customers have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Adheres to required personal protective equipment (PPE) practices as identified in WSECO safety policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS FOR INTERNSHIP: 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitively climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Policy to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

 Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.