Think Big Apprenticeship Program
13 days ago
Los Banos
Job Description Holt of California is proud to partner with San Joaquin Delta College for the ThinkBIG program. Holt of California is one of four Caterpillar dealers in California to be involved with the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program (ThinkBIG) SUMMARY Holt of California is now accepting application for the Fall 2026 Class of ThinkBIG. Applications must be completed and entered by May 31, 2026. The ThinkBIG program is a 4-year Apprenticeship program; 2 years of an educational program combined with 2 years of paid on-the-job training (OJT). This program is a partnership with San Joaquin Delta College. Holt of California is one of four Caterpillar dealers in California to be involved with the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program . Holt of California’s ThinkBIG technical training sponsorship is an on-the-job training program that gives you an opportunity to work directly on Caterpillar machines and engines. (ThinkBIG) QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROGRAM Applicant must be at least 18 years of age by the first internship period, graduated high school and meet San Joaquin Delta College and dealer admission/academic requirements. PROGRAM • A candidate needs to be able to go to school full-time for (five) 8-week sessions during the first 2-years of the program., • During the first 2-years, students will rotate every 8-weeks between taking classes at San Joaquin Delta College and working at a Holt of California facility., • Students will be provided a Toolbox with tools needed to support their on-the-job training over the 2 years., • While at school, the student will be completing technical and academic course work towards completing their A.S. degree requirement., • While at a Holt of California facility, the student will be working as a paid mechanic trainee applying their skills learned at school to on-the-job situations., • Specific objectives have been developed so each internship period is closely aligned with educational courses to reinforce learning in real-world situations., • Students will earn an A.S. degree when they complete the 2 years of required classes and will be offered a full-time position as a dealer mechanic trainee., • Complete the employment application and include the following:, • 3 Letters of Recommendation - one from a teacher, one from a previous or current employer, school counselor or administrator, and one from a person of your choice, • A 250-word essay on "Why you want a career in the Diesel/Heavy Equipment Industry"., • Submit a Transcript from your high school or GED certificate., • If applicable, transcripts from any related college/university and/or military training should also be included with your application. Official documents are not required for these types of transcripts.SKILLS & ABILITIES, • Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views, gives and welcomes feedback and contributes to building a positive team environment., • Communication – Understands when to use written and/or verbal communication to be most effective. Utilizes active listening skills., • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, monitors own work to ensure quality., • Accountability - Accepts responsibility for mistakes or problems; maintains ownership of assigned tasks., • Attitude - Demonstrates a positive attitude and supports the organization’s mission, vision and core values., • Safety and Security – Observes and looks for ways to enhance safety and security procedures., • Organized - Ability to maintain a system that allows for ease of tracking tasks on a regular basis. Must have a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) certificate, or a California High School Proficiency (CHSP) Certificate CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have a valid California driver’s license and a clean DMV driving report. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, and controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. COMPENSATION This is an entry level position. The rate of pay applies when the student is working at Holt during the on- the-job rotation as part of the 2year program. While student is in school, they are eligible for unemployment benefits. Wage $21.98 $23.80 per hour Wage depends on knowledge, skills and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job. For more information about the ThinkBIG Program, complete this application and the Program Coordinator will be in contact with you, or go to . Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status. For more information about our California Employee Privacy Policy, please click on link below. #zip Company DescriptionPeople come first at Holt of California. Whether you are a customer or employee, we strive to meet your needs to the best of our abilities. It takes a special combination of productivity and safety to provide our customers with superior customer service while ensuring our employees go home safe every day. The safety of our employees is one of the highest priorities we place on our company culture and comes through in our Vision Zero initiative. Vision Zero has the goal to have zero injuries and incidents without sacrificing quality and productivity. Holt of California understands that what happens at work can affect you at home and vice versa. We strive to provide our employees with a safe, enjoyable work environment that extends through to the benefits we offer to them and their families. It’s important to us that our employees know things are taken care of at home so they can focus on the job at hand when at work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.People come first at Holt of California. Whether you are a customer or employee, we strive to meet your needs to the best of our abilities. It takes a special combination of productivity and safety to provide our customers with superior customer service while ensuring our employees go home safe every day.\r\n\r\nThe safety of our employees is one of the highest priorities we place on our company culture and comes through in our Vision Zero initiative. Vision Zero has the goal to have zero injuries and incidents without sacrificing quality and productivity.\r\n\r\nHolt of California understands that what happens at work can affect you at home and vice versa. We strive to provide our employees with a safe, enjoyable work environment that extends through to the benefits we offer to them and their families. It’s important to us that our employees know things are taken care of at home so they can focus on the job at hand when at work.\r\n\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\r\n\r\nThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
