Intern

RDO Equipment Co.; Hawley (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship employment

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Hawley, MN is offering a High School Intern opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment.

You’ll learn how a dealership operates, earn while you learn, and explore different career paths alongside experienced team members. You will assist technicians with equipment repair and maintenance, support the parts showroom, and help keep the yard and shop in great shape.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Balance school commitments with work duties.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

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, 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Customer service mindset

Education

High school student

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. Don't wait to start building your future - and see where a career with RDO Equipment Co. can take you!

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. Click here to learn more.

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.

Nestled in the heart of the Red River Valley, RDO's customers in and around Hawley 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 them succeed every day - 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:

• Large shop: The service shop in Hawley is spacious, with room for even the largest ag equipment indoors.
• Set up for success: From new overhead cranes in the shop to the showroom floor, the facility is designed to make you successful.
• Supportive management: Management invested in your success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.