2025-2026 DFW Student Trainee Program: Keller & Arlington School Districts

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Purpose:

Caterpillar is looking for Keller & Arlington ISD high school students to get on-the-job experience. We want to give students opportunities to build upon their academic knowledge and apply it in a corporate environment.

Opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Information Technology (Cybersecurity)
• Risk and Compliance (Electrification and Energy Solutions)
• Marketing
• Sales
• Purchasing/Procurement

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a cumulative 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale as reflected on the official transcript (no rounding).
• Must be 16 years of age at the time of application.
• A full-time student currently enrolled as a senior in high school.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be a student from Keller Independent School District or Arlington Independent School District – Texas

In addition to the minimum requirements, students should be familiar with or have a desire in learning one or more of the following skills and abilities:

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Outstanding interrelations skills
• Passion for learning and meeting new people
• Respectfulness, honesty, integrity, and flexibility

Abilities

• Manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines
• Work efficiently both in a team setting and independently
• Resolve issues in a dynamic manner
• Enter data into a computer quickly and accurately
• Think analytically
• Research topics and translate complex terms into common language
• Work quickly to learn and process information
• Work independently and efficiently in a team setting

Technical Knowledge

• Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Sharepoint
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and database tools such as SQL, Python and/or other Visualization tools are a plus

Additional Details

• On-site (6-12 hours/week)
• One opening in Accounting located on-site at the Fort Worth SPM facility
• All other opportunities are on-site in Irving, Texas
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

Summary Pay Range:

$15.00 - $17.50

Intern Hour Rate:

An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Volunteer Day

• Housing Stipend

• Relocation Assistance

• Medical coverage

• Voluntary benefits

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 14, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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