Intern

RDO Equipment Co; Ada (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Defined program

Values-driven culture

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Ada, MN offers a High School Intern program where you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment and learn how a dealership operates while earning while you learn.

You’ll work with an experienced team, support the parts department and showroom, assist technicians, and participate in training and real-world projects to build practical skills for your future in a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16
• Reliable attendance while balancing school and work commitments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and team members
• Must have valid work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• 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, meetings, and real-world work experiences
• Build skills for your future while working safely and serving customers

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Reliability

Verbal and written communication

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 it's like to be part of a team that keeps our customers and communities moving forward.

What's In It For You:

• $16 - $18 / hour
• 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.

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.

RDO's customers throughout the Red River Valley do the important work of feeding the nation while creating a positive lift in their communities. They value knowledgeable partners who work with them to help their operations thrive - regardless of what the growing season brings. Ready to join them?

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

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:

• An environment of connection: Everyone in Ada gets along and knows each other personally. This includes customers.
• Growth opportunity: Our Ada team is small but mighty. Come grow with us.
• High-performing team: Though we're a smaller store, we take pride in keeping customers running throughout the year.

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