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News Release
July 26, 2007
New Heavy Equipment Technician Training Program Enrolling Now
at Selland College of Applied Technology
The Larry Selland College of Applied Technology at Boise State University is
now enrolling for a new heavy equipment technician training program.
Those who have an interest in becoming master mechanics or service
technicians are encouraged to consider the new program. Heavy equipment
technicians are among the highest paid in mechanical trades, with many
experienced ones making more than $50,000 annually.
“Local companies need technicians,” said Dan Cadwell, Selland transportation
program manager. “Western States CAT alone has dozens of heavy equipment
technician positions open in the Northwest.”
Students gain hands-on experience that prepares them to diagnose, repair and
maintain heavy vehicles used in industries such as mining, logging,
drilling, agriculture and construction. The vehicles include bulldozers,
cranes, graders, backhoes, tractors and more. Technicians work in shops and
also provide service at construction or other sites.
The program will accept eight students on a first-come, first-served basis.
It is expected to fill quickly. For more information, contact the college at
426-1431 or visit the Web site at
http://selland.boisestate.edu.
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Contact: Dan Cadwell, Transportation Program, (208) 426-3969,
dcadwell@boisestate.edu; Kellie
Branson, Selland College of Applied Technology, 426-1115,
kbranson@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208)
426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu
Boise State University celebrates its 75th anniversary this fall. From
its founding on Sept. 6, 1932, the institution has evolved from a small
church-sponsored college in a downtown schoolhouse to a metropolitan
research university of distinction with about 19,000 students. Visit
boisestate.edu and click on the “75” button for more information.
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
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