Access Your Future Service Intern

RDO Equipment Co.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid tools

Graduation sign-on bonus

Financial incentives

Sponsoring store internship

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Sacramento is offering a paid AYF Service Internship where you gain real-world training on engines, hydraulics and electrical systems while assisting with equipment rebuilds and performance checks. You’ll work closely with mentors who guide you every step of the way.

Many interns become full-time team members, are you next? You’ll work closely with mentors, document service work on orders, and build hands-on skills with the goal of potential full-time employment after

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 a solid attendance record are required to stay eligible for program benefits.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical tools while learning on the job in a supportive environment.
• Strong computer skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service will set you apart.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, plus the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid work authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Learn from a skilled mentor how to diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble, and service equipment.
• Document 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.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Organized

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled in Heavy Equipment Service / Diesel Technology program

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 10, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Sacramento, CA 95838, USA

• Internships
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: ACCES018772

Description

Start as an intern, grow into a pro. Our AYF Service Internship gives you real-world training on engines, hydraulics and electrical systems while you assist with equipment rebuilds and performance checks. You’ll work closely with mentors who guide you every step of the way. Many interns become full-time team members, are you next?

• $25 - $28 / 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.

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.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here .

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:

• Tight-knit team: Everyone, from parts and service to sales, works together to serve the customer and grow the business.
• Regular team-building: We regularly get together for team-building events like BBQs and other outings.
• Employee support:Everyone feels supported personally and professionally by each other, management and RDO as a whole.
• A feel-good business:We feel good about the company we represent and like to come to work each day to provide excellent customer service.
• Shared information: RDO is an open-book company, regularly sharing information to keep team members knowledgeable about the company's standing and the products we supply.

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