Job Description

DIESEL TECHNICIAN INTERN / STUDENT PROGRAM – REESE, MI

GET PAID TO LEARN. BUILD REAL SKILLS. START YOUR CAREER NOW.

THIS IS NOT A COFFEE-AND-CLEANUP INTERNSHIP.

At DHT Group, interns work side-by-side with experienced diesel technicians in a real, fast-paced heavy truck shop.

If you are attending a trade school, community college, technical program, or diesel technology program and want REAL experience on REAL equipment — keep reading.

This is your opportunity to build hands-on experience, earn money, and develop skills that actually matter in the industry.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Preventive maintenance on Class 8 trucks
• Diesel diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Electrical and ECM systems
• Brake systems, suspension, and drivetrain repairs
• Shop safety and fleet maintenance procedures
• Use of professional diagnostic software including:
  
  • DiagnosticLink
  • Cummins Insite
  • Bendix / Wabco

You won’t sit in a classroom all day.
You’ll be in the shop learning from experienced technicians and working on real fleet equipment.

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

We are looking for students who are:

• Enrolled in a diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, or mechanical program
• Mechanically inclined
• Willing to learn and work hard
• Interested in building a long-term career in diesel repair
• Reliable, motivated, and coachable

No advanced experience required.

We care more about attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn than experience.

WHAT YOU GET

• Paid internship opportunities
• Hands-on training with experienced technicians
• Exposure to advanced diesel systems and diagnostics
• Career development and mentorship
• Opportunity for full-time employment after graduation
• Real shop experience that gives you a competitive advantage

WHY DHT?

For over 40 years, DHT Group has built a reputation for safety, reliability, and performance.

Our fleet includes advanced Detroit and Cummins-powered equipment across multiple divisions, giving students exposure to a wide variety of trucks, systems, and repair environments.

This is not a dead-end internship.
This is a direct path into a skilled trade career.

VETERANS & STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON BACKGROUNDS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Military experience, shop classes, welding, farming, equipment operation, racing, fabrication, or hands-on hobbies are all strong foundations for success in this program.

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or technical program
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to lift 35+ lbs.
• Ability to work in a shop environment
• Strong attendance and willingness to learn
• Ability to work safely and follow direction

START BUILDING YOUR CAREER NOW

Learn from experienced technicians.
Build real-world skills.
Get paid while you learn.
Create a future in a high-demand industry.

Apply today and start building your career with DHT Group.