Foley Equipment hiring Intern Technician - WSU Tech June 2024 in Colby, KS | LinkedIn (2024)

The Role Apply Now – Cohort Starts June 3rd, 2024! If you are looking for a rewarding diesel technician career, then the one-year Intern Technician certificate program through Foley Equipment and Wichita State University Tech (WSU Tech) could be the right choice for you! This program combines weekly classroom instruction with paid hands-on learning at a Foley location.

How It WorksEach week for approximately 12 months, participants attend classes (in-person) at the WSU Tech campus in Wichita, Kansas two days per week (Mondays & Tuesdays). Participants then work at their local Foley location (paid) three days per week (Wednesdays through Fridays).

Do you live outside of the Wichita, KS and Park City, KS areas? You can still participate! Participants outside of Park City, KS and Wichita, KS are eligible for reimbursem*nt of travel expenses incurred while traveling to and from their assigned classes on the WSU campus including mileage, lodging accommodations (up to 2 nights per week), and meals.

Plus, this role is eligible for health insurance benefits for all participants!

Job Duties

• Gain hands-on shop experience while working with one of our experienced technician mentors!
• Learn, retain, and apply classroom curriculum including a basic understanding of how systems work, procedures, processes, and safety
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Excellent attendance and punctuality in the classroom and on the job during the internship
• High school graduate or equivalent (Must be at least 18 years old at start of program)
• Interns must be accepted and enrolled into the Foley Technician Certificate Program at WSU Tech before the start of the program
• Seeking a career path as a technician with a secure future

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous mechanical ability and the drive to excel at troubleshooting and learning
• Proven work ethic

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive pay
• Tools & toolbox worth approximately $14,000
• Upon successful completion of the program, you may be offered a full-time technician position at one of our locations
• 401(k) with matching
• Medical benefits
• Education Reimbursem*nt
• Workboot reimbursem*nt
• Prescription Safety Glasses reimbursem*nt

About FoleyFoley Industries – Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central – proudly stands at the forefront of progress, serving customers in Kansas and Western Missouri for over nine decades. With a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, top-quality parts and rentals, and unparalleled sales support across a comprehensive range of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation solutions, and cutting-edge SITECH construction technology. As we continue to empower our customers' success, we invite you to explore the endless opportunities that await you at Foley. To learn more about our company and join our team of industry leaders, please visit www.FoleyEq.com .

Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316-943-4211 or email careers@foleyeq.com .

• At this time, Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.