{"id":12633,"date":"2026-05-26T16:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northamericanmining.com\/?p=12633"},"modified":"2026-05-26T16:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:13:03","slug":"komatsu-supported-technician-program-honors-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northamericanmining.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/komatsu-supported-technician-program-honors-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Komatsu-Supported Technician Program Honors Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/northamericanmining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Komatsu_technicianclass-768x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"Komatsu_technicianclass-768x576\" class=\"wp-image-12634\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, N.D., graduated its 2026 class on May 15, including 17 students who completed the Komatsu-supported diesel technician training program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-year program is also supported by participating Komatsu dealer partners to develop the next generation of diesel technicians for the heavy equipment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed around a blended work-based learning model, the program alternates classroom instruction with dealer-sponsored internship experiences. By graduation, students complete several internships and accumulate thousands of hours of on-the-job training while earning an associate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Komatsu supports the NDSCS program through scholarships, technical content, tools, machines and training equipment. Primary dealer partners include General Equipment &amp; Supplies, Roland Machinery Co., Road Machinery &amp; Supplies Co. and Columbus Equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following graduation, all 17 students will transition into full-time diesel technician roles with sponsoring Komatsu dealerships. Members of the 2026 NDSCS graduating class include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jessie Gray, Wildrose, North Dakota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooper Dreibelbis, Mansfield, Ohio \u2013 Columbus Equipment Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logan Dessel, Sioux Falls, South Dakota \u2013 Diesel Machinery Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peyton Caulkins, Hastings, Minnesota \u2013 Road Machinery &amp; Supplies Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jason Lauritsen, West Fargo, North Dakota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alan Norstad, Shakopee, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harrison Feldbrugge, Shakopee, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samuel Collings, Farmington, Minnesota \u2013 Road Machinery &amp; Supplies Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raymond Carbone, Duluth, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joee Jones, Moorhead, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brandon Anderson, Fergus Falls, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max Horn, West Fargo, North Dakota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ryan Townsend, McHenry, Illinois \u2013 Roland Machinery Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logan Gedde, Dilworth, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adam Johnson, Hugo, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logan Atwater, Moorhead, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August Teuber, Mahtomedi, Minnesota \u2013 General Equipment &amp; Supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative reflects Komatsu values including teamwork, collaboration, authenticity, perseverance and accountability, while helping address the ongoing need for skilled technicians in local communities and across the construction and equipment industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Komatsu has supported diesel technician training programs like this for nearly two decades, working alongside its dealer network to help develop the next generation of skilled technicians. 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