High School Service Intern

RDO Equipment Co.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship opportunity

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. offers a paid part-time internship for high school students at a sponsoring dealership while attending school.

Students will shadow and assist technicians and gain experience in parts, sales and service departments, with a path to a career in the heavy equipment industry. The program provides hands-on opportunities, store-based learning, and a chance to develop customer service, communication, and teamwork skills during summer breaks, after class, or on weekends depending on

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record while in program.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Shadow, learn, and assist technicians with repairs.
• Assist in the parts department and showroom.
• Assist with building and yard maintenance as well as cleaning equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.
• Adhere to academic policies, rules and regulations set forth by the learning center the student is attending.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Conduct oneself in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of RDO Equipment Co.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Strong computer skills

Education

High school student

Job description

This internship experience offers students part‑time paid employment at a sponsoring dealership while attending high school. The program provides students interested in a career in the heavy equipment industry an opportunity to shadow and work within the parts, sales and service departments.

$18 – $19 / hour

Program Incentives

• Paid internship employment at a store location while attending high school (summers, during school breaks, and after class depending on your store location).

Specific Duties Include

• Shadow, learn, and assist technicians with repairs.
• Assist in the parts department and showroom.
• Assist with building and yard maintenance as well as cleaning equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.
• Adhere to academic policies, rules and regulations set forth by the learning center the student is attending.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Conduct oneself in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of RDO Equipment Co.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.

Job Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record while in program.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.