High School Service Intern

RDO Equipment Co.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Store location work

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. offers a paid internship for students in high school, with part-time hours at a sponsoring dealership. The program allows shadowing and hands-on experience in parts, sales and service departments while school is in session or during breaks.

The role emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and customer service as essential elements of daily duties in a real-world shop environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and computer skills.

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.
• Follow safety rules and policies as outlined in manuals and handbook.
• Conduct oneself professionally in the presence of customers and the community.
• Participate in available company-sponsored training to develop skills.
• Engage in department meetings and company communications.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Written skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school student or in progress

Job description

This internship experience offers students part time paid employment at a sponsoring dealership while attending high school. This 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 self 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.

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