Portland Community College

This program is a partnership between Portland Community College and the partnering CAT dealerships in the Northwest. It is an industry specific two-year associates degree program with required on-the-job training/internships at your sponsoring Caterpillar dealership. It is designed to prepare individuals to become qualified Caterpillar service technicians.

Students will learn how to work on many types of Caterpillar equipment including agricultural, construction, forestry, and earthmoving equipment. The Dealer Service Technology Program combines technical and academic education with real world experience through paid on -the-job training.

Our program

During the 24 month program, students will learn about engine fundamentals, machine hydraulics, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions and torque converters, undercarriage, final drives and more. During the paid on-the-job/internships at the sponsoring Caterpillar dealership, students will have the opportunity to experience future careers firsthand through on-the-job training. On completion of the program, students will earn an Associated Degree of Applied Science from Portland Community College.

See all required courses.

Dealership Locations

Participating dealers are located across the northwest with services in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. View the extended map of all locations for further details.

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   Anchorage, AK — NC Machinery | contact: Kay Siira, 1-800-433-9120

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   Billings, MT — Tractor and Equipment Co. | contact: Geri Kinsfather, 406-651-8312 or Mobile 406-670-2150.

3. 

   Boise, ID — Western States Equipment | contact: Toby Miller, 208-947-4576

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   Eugene and Portland, OR — Peterson Machinery Co. | contact Mace Gjerman at mgjerman@petersonholding.com or 541-302-9199, or Randy Shelton at rashelton@petersoncat.com or 503-280-1547

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   Seattle, WA – NC Machinery | contact: Misti Wall, 1-800-562-4735