Competition Highlights Importance of Skilled
Technicians
IRVING,
Texas, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar
(NYSE: CAT) is presenting the first-ever Global Dealer Technician
Challenge to celebrate the essential role dealer technicians play
in providing an excellent customer service experience. This
challenge, for independent Cat dealers that choose to participate,
is designed to showcase how skilled technicians are part of a
high-tech, high-impact, high-demand career.
"This hands-on, skills-based competition will test the
technicians' agility, resilience and versatility," said Caterpillar
Global Service Vice President Henry Venneman. "These trained
experts are on the front line of support, working to keep machines
and engines up and running to help ensure our customers' critical
projects are completed."
Cat dealers globally are experiencing a growing opportunity for
technicians. By the end of 2026, it is estimated that Cat dealers
may need to hire more than 44,000 technicians. This competition is
also designed to help raise awareness of the opportunities in this
career field.
"There are thousands of opportunities available globally for
those who are interested in a hands-on career," said Venneman. "Cat
dealers are often looking for individuals who are problem solvers,
mechanically inclined and tech savvy."
The Global Dealer Technician Challenge will take place over a
series of regional and semifinal competitions around the world. The
top 10 finalists will have the opportunity to compete in the finals
in March 2026 at CONEXPO/CON-AGG in
Las Vegas. People interested in
learning about Cat dealer technician roles can
visit cat.com/dealertech for more information.
About Caterpillar
With 2023 sales and revenues of
$67.1 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is
the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining
equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial
gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years,
we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world
and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our
innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer
network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating
through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource
Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing
financing and related services through our Financial Products
segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on
our social media channels
at caterpillar.com/en/news/social-media.html.
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