Apprentice Program

TEC’s Apprentice Program educates and trains technicians, offers hands-on experience

Tractor & Equipment Company's Apprentice Program provides specialized training to build upon the foundational skills gained by working in TEC's service department. The program focuses on accelerating the understanding and troubleshooting of hydraulic, electrical and A/C systems, thereby maximizing the technicians’ knowledge and efficiency within TEC’s operations. While gaining hands-on experience at one of TEC's 20 locations, participants will attend the Apprentice Program at TEC's Training & Education Center in Birmingham, Ala., one week per month over 12 months.

Tim Kohlenberg teaches in the training facility.

(L-R) After graduation, the technicians and several TEC and Komatsu staff members go to a shooting range to celebrate, including John Holley, Mike Burkes, Elijah Kilpatrick, Bill Hollis, Noah Johnson, Dillon Rewis, Wyatt Timms, Noah Guy, Grant Rogers, Brian Holder, Tim Kohlenberg, Mike Ellison, Russ Lane, and Bill Chimley.

The technicians in TEC's Apprentice Class #6 receive their graduation certificates, which are custom toolbox magnets, from TEC’s staff. The photo includes (L-R) Executive Vice President Jeremy Tolbert; Trainer Tim Kohlenberg; Trainer John Holley; Technicians Noah Johnson, Wyatt Timms, Dillon Rewis, Grant Rogers, Elijah Kilpatrick, and Noah Guy; CEO Chad Stracener, and Trainer Mike Ellison. Technician Edward Riska is not pictured.

After completing the Apprentice Program, the technicians will continue their professional development with ongoing Manufacturer Training throughout their careers. This comprehensive approach ensures that TEC's technicians remain highly skilled and up to date with industry advancements. ■