2026 ButlerMAX - AG - College Diesel Program SD/ND stores

Overview

Butler Machinery Co and Butler Ag Equipment are seeking future Ag Equipment Diesel Technicians. Ideal candidates should have a passion for agriculture, strong work ethic, and basic mechanical skills. The ButlerMAX program offers scholarships, paid internships, and a 2-year technical training program combining classroom and lab education at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) in Watertown, SD, with internships at Butler Machinery dealerships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 while in the program
• Work the minimum number of internship hours required by the program (1,280)
• Be prepared and on time for work and school
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Secure housing arrangements at the school and internship location
• Commit to lifelong learning and staying ahead of industry standards
• Meet and maintain insurability standards to drive a company vehicle
• Have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs

Qualifications

• Required: High school juniors or seniors, high school diploma or GED
• Age 18 by the first internship
• Submit application electronically through Butler's website
• Accepted by Lake Area Technical College by its application deadline
• Applied knowledge of basic mechanical theory
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer technology skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet and maintain insurability standards to drive a company vehicle
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs

Benefits

The ButlerMAX program provides tuition, books, housing, tools, and fees not covered by the scholarship. Upon completion, graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Diesel Technology and transition to full-time employment at a Butler Machinery dealership with technician positions starting at over $32.73/hour. Continuing education and career advancement opportunities are available within the company across North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana.

Schedule

The program is divided into 9, 8-week terms, rotating from LATC to internships at designated stores. Internships are scheduled for the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th rotations.

Pay

Graduates will transition to full-time employment at a Butler Machinery dealership with technician positions starting at over $32.73/hour. Additional benefits include continuing education and potential career advancement opportunities within the company.

Company Values

• Teamwork: Butler believes its team is its greatest asset and treats each other with dignity and respect.
• Customer Driven: Butler strives to exceed customer expectations but never at the cost of its values.
• Integrity: Butler believes integrity is paramount and earns the trust of those it serves.
• Accountability: Butler accepts responsibility for its words and actions and understands the impact of its decisions.
• Excellence: Butler believes in excellence through innovation, life-long learning, and professional development.
• Safety: Butler is collectively responsible for the safety of one another in all workplace situations.