Diesel Technician (Paid Internship Program)

The Opportunity

As a Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, you will be the backbone of the industry. You’ll be the highly skilled professional responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the powerful machines that build our world.

Why Join the Program?

• Earn While You Learn: Benefit from paid on-the-job internships at a N C Machinery or N C Power Systems.


• Advanced Training: Master cutting-edge technology used in, Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Power Generation equipment.


• Clear Career Path: Graduate in two years with an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a direct line to a career with a global brand.

What You Will Learn

Through a mix of technical academic coursework at the PCC Rock Creek campus and real-world shop experience during paid internships, you will become an expert in:

• Engine Fundamentals & Fuel Systems


• Electrical Systems & Machine Hydraulics


• Transmissions, Torque Converters, & Final Drives


• Undercarriage & Machine Maintenance

Program Details

• Duration - 2 Years (Full-time) A quarterly rotation between school and internships


• Degree - AAS: Dealer Service Technology or Caterpillar Electric Power


• Location - PCC Rock Creek & Sponsoring Dealership location


• Financial Aid – Eligible for qualifying students

Internship Locations

• Tukwila, WA


• Fife, WA


• Monroe, WA


• Yakima, WA

Are You a Fit?

This is a Limited Entry program. We are looking for candidates who are:

• Mechanically inclined and solution-oriented.


• Committed to a two-year academic and technical schedule.


• Ready to represent the Cat® brand with professionalism and skill.

What you’ll get

• Paid Internships


• $6,000 Tools and Tool Box


• $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement


• Quarterly Housing Stipend

To apply for this unique position, please go to our web site at   www.ncmachinery.com or email [email protected].

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers.  A family owned and managed company since 1929 with over 1200 employees, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence. 

We carry the complete line of Caterpillar® engine and power systems products covering a vast territory that includes central and western Washington, central and eastern Montana, northwestern Wyoming, northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. We are the Pacific Northwest's Caterpillar Dealer in delivering prime and standby electric power, marine, oil and gas, and industrial/OEM installations. We are a family owned and managed company with 1,200 employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier solutions, delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.