High School Service Intern

RDO Equipment Co.; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship employment

Defined program

Core values-driven culture

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. is offering a paid high school internship to gain hands-on experience with heavy equipment and dealership operations. You will learn from seasoned technicians and be part of a team that supports customers and communities.

The program emphasizes safety, professional growth, and real-world learning, with structured training and opportunities to explore different career paths within heavy equipment, parts, and service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Demonstrates reliability with good attendance while balancing school and work.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on experience assisting technicians with equipment repair and maintenance.
• Support parts department and showroom to explore dealership operations.
• Assist with facility, yard, and equipment upkeep to keep operations moving.
• Learn from experienced professionals through training and team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Reliability

Job description

If you enjoy learning by doing, this opportunity is for you. As a High School Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working with industry-leading equipment, learn how a dealership operates, and build practical skills alongside experienced team members. You'll earn while you learn, explore different career paths, and discover what's like to be part of a team that keeps our customers and communities moving forward. Don't wait to start building your future.

What's In It For You

• $18 - $19
• Paid internship employment while attending high school.
• A defined program that sets you up for success.
• A company that lives by its core values: they're not just words on a wall - they're how we work, grow, and lead. https://www.rdoequipment.com/about-rdo/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 Dayton where you'll enter a team of people passionate about heavy construction machinery, parts and service. As one of our Midwest Construction stores, the Dayton team supplies and services machinery from manufacturers like John Deere and Vermeer. In the Midwest, this machinery is vital to progress in industries like mining, construction and oil and gas. Join our team and make an impact on the Dayton community and beyond.

What You Will Do

• Get hands-on experience: assisting technicians with equipment repair and maintenance.
• Explore dealership operations: by supporting the parts department and showroom.
• Help keep the action moving: through facility, yard, and equipment upkeep.
• Learn from experienced professionals: through training, team meetings, and real-world work experiences.
• Build skills for your future: while working safely, serving customers, and contributing to a great team.

What You Will Need

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 16 years old.
• Reliability: Maintain acceptable attendance while balancing school and work commitments.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service mindset: Ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.
• 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

• New facility:Dayton has new, large service bays and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Diverse product offerings:Manufacturer partners include John Deere, Topcon, Vermeer and Wirtgen.
• Varied customer base:Work with customers across product lines and industries.
• Live on the cutting edge:Dayton has a service shop dedicated to construction technology.
• 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.

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