Heavy Equipment Technology

CAT DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Application Procedure

Interested in applying for the CAT Dealer Service Technician Program?

1. Contact Linn State Technical College. We will send you more program information on the program, Admissions, and housing.

2. Submit the Linn State Technical College Admission Application (click "apply online" above). Schedule a time to visit the campus (half day visit) and take the required entrance exams. Scheduling will be through the Admissions Office and they can be contacted at 1-800-743-8324. The priority application deadline for the fall program is the preceding February 1 of that year.

3. Applicants who meet the minimum test score requirements will be contacted for an interview with their potential Cat dealer sponsor.

4. During the interview, the dealer will take into account your placement scores, your attitude, character, and willingness to learn.

5. If you are admitted into the program, the college Admissions Office will contact you with specific information about your dealer sponsor and registration. Now you’re ready to start a rewarding career!

Application Requirements
For priority consideration in the CAT Dealer Service Technician program, all of these items must be received by the Office of Admissions by February 1.  Candidates may submit applications after February 1, but those applications will not be given preference.  Applications will be accepted until the program is full.