Diesel Technology Co-Op Program

Diesel Technology Co-Op Program

Purpose:  Partner with campuses with diesel technology programs to assist them with ensuring appropriate classroom training is provided to students to whom TBCC could provide part-time, on-the-job training, with the ultimate goal of developing candidates with the skills to be hired into a mechanic role at TBCC.

Eligibility Guidelines:

• Participants will be at least 18 years of age
• Participants will be enrolled in school full-time (typically, at least 12 credit hours)
• Participants will be enrolled in a diesel technology program (or similar program to prepare students for a career as a heavy equipment mechanic)
• Participants must maintain a grade of C or better in each class

Program:

• Participants will receive on-the-job training in mechanical work by experienced heavy equipment mechanics.
• Participants will work at TBCC during breaks, weekends, or other times they are available.
• Participants will receive Tech 1 wages ($23.50) for time worked at TBCC.
• Participants will be reimbursed for each semester's tuition costs, provided the following conditions are met:

• • Submission of grade report, with grade of C or better in each class
  • Submission of paid receipt

• Participants will be considered for full-time employment, after completion of the following:

• • Requirements for Associate's degree in Diesel Technology or similar program, with grade of C or better in all classes.
  • Successful performance in the on-the-job training at TBCC.  Performance includes work quality and quantity, attendance, and other behavioral indicators such as communication, safety, teamwork, etc.

• Participants will be required to repay tuition paid by the company if they turn down an offer of regular employment.
• Participants will be required to repay tuition paid by the company if they leave employment prior to completion of one year of employment.  Participants will be required to repay 50% of the tuition paid by the company if they leave employment between one and two years of employment.

Current Openings for Diesel Technology Co Op Program Jobs at Thunder Basin