Access Your Future Service Intern

RDO Equipment Co.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid tools

$5,000 graduation sign-on bonus

Up to $20,000 in financial incentives

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Burnsville, MN offers a hands-on AYF Service Internship where you’ll learn to diagnose, inspect, repair, and service heavy equipment alongside experienced technicians.

You’ll document work on service orders and maintain an organized workspace while developing your technical confidence in a shop environment. You must be enrolled in a recognized Heavy Equipment Service or Diesel Technology program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved Heavy Equipment Service, Diesel Technology, or technical service program recognized by RDO Equipment Co.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and solid attendance record to remain eligible for program benefits.
• Gain experience using mechanical tools on the job while learning in a supportive environment.
• Strong computer skills and a passion for customer service will set you apart.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn alongside a skilled mentor how to diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble, and service real equipment—hands-on experience beyond the classroom.
• Document machine details and repair work on service orders to help keep the team informed and efficient.
• Keep your workspace clean and organized and demonstrate care for tools and machines.

Skills

Technical skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

Heavy Equipment Service program

Diesel Technology program

Technical service program

Tools

Mechanical tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Ready to kickstart your career as a heavy equipment technician? Our AYF Service Internship turns classroom learning into real‑world skills. You’ll spend your days performing basic maintenance and repairs, assisting with diagnostics and troubleshooting, and learning how to use advanced tools and technology in the shop. All of this happens alongside experienced technicians and mentors who are invested in your success. Start building a career you’ll love,

What's In It For You

• $20 – $24 / hour
• Paid internship employment at a sponsoring store while attending college.
• A program that sets you up for success:
  • Potential for full-time employment upon graduation and the following incentives:
  • Company paid tools.
  • $5,000 graduation sign‑on bonus.
  • Up to $20,000 in financial incentives.
• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall, they’re how we work, grow and lead. Learn more about our core values.

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry‑leading team providing a world‑class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

Join RDO Equipment Co. in Burnsville, where you'll enter a team of people passionate about heavy construction machinery, parts and service. As one of our Midwest Construction stores, the Burnsville team supplies and services machinery from manufacturers like John Deere, Wirtgen, Topcon and Vermeer. In the Midwest, this machinery is vital to progress within industries like mining, construction and oil and gas. Join our team and make an impact on the Burnsville community and beyond.

What You Will Do

• Learn side‑by‑side your skilled mentor how to diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble, and service real equipment — this is hands‑on experience that goes way beyond the classroom.
• Build your technical confidence by documenting machine details and repair work on service orders, including the parts and fluids you use—your notes help keep the team informed and efficient.
• Own your workspace by keeping it clean and organized, and showing care for the tools and machines you’ll be using—because professionalism starts with pride in your environment.

What You Will Need

• Start with the right foundation: You must be enrolled in or attending an approved Heavy Equipment Service, Diesel Technology, or technical service program recognized by RDO Equipment Co.
• Keep your grades and attendance sharp:A minimum 3.0 GPA and a solid attendance record are required to stay eligible for program benefits.
• Build your hands on skills: Gain experience using mechanical tools while learning on the job in a supportive environment.
• Tech‑savvy and customer‑focused:Strong computer skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service will set you apart.
• Communicate and stay organized:You’ll need clear written and verbal communication skills, plus the ability to stay organized in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid work authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Culture built around people: Regular off‑site outings and team member appreciation meals.
• New facility: State‑of‑the‑art workplace that includes a hydraulic shop, a track press room and welding and fabrication stations.
• Diverse customer base: Work with customers from tons of industries as they build and grow the world.
• A dynamic environment: where no two days are the same.
• A supportive team: that’s as invested in your success as their own as well as opportunities to build on camaraderie throughout the year.
• Opportunities to: grow, learn, and lead in the industry.