Access Your Future Service Intern

Access Your Future is a sponsorship program for students interested in a career in the equipment industry as a Service Technician. This program provides a career path for a qualified student and an educational incentive upon successful completion of an approved diesel program.

The Access Your Future Service Intern path offers students part time employment at a sponsoring store during their education. Upon graduation from an accredited diesel technology program, sponsored students are offered full time employment. While in school, students are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.0 and complete any required internships.

$18 - $24 / hour

Program Incentives:

• Paid internship employment at a sponsoring store while attending college. (Summers, during school breaks, and after class depending on your sponsoring store)

• Company paid tools based on your educational requirements.

• Graduation sign on bonus upon completion of your education and transition to full time work at RDO Equipment Co.

• 4 years of post-graduation financial incentives as you start your Service Technician career with RDO Equipment Co.

Specific Duties Include:

• Enrolled or attending an approved Diesel Technology program or another program approved in writing by RDO Equipment Co.

• Part time paid employment at sponsoring store (if store location permits) while attending college.

• Possible full time paid employment between college academic years at sponsoring store location.

• This program offers sponsored students graduating, an educational incentive over a two or four year period while they maintain full time employment with RDO Equipment Co.

• Company provided work uniforms.

• Eligible for the RDO Equipment Co. tool discount program with Matco upon full time employment.

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) while in program.

• Maintain acceptable attendance record while in program.

• It is the student's responsibility to provide a copy of their transcripts to RDO Equipment Co. after each quarter or semester and a diploma in order to receive reimbursement upon full time employment.

• Adhere to academic policies, rules and regulations set forth by the higher learning center the student is attending.

• Document machine information and repairs completed on work order, including parts and fluids used.

• Maintain a clean work area, as well as care for all shop tools, machines, and equipment.

• Identify and communicate solutions for customer service opportunities in the dealership's area of responsibility.

• Maintain technical and product knowledge on all equipment sold within the dealerships area of responsibility.

• 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.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Requirements:

• Mechanical skills

• Trade specific tooling, including hand and pneumatic tools

• Strong computer skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to assemble and perform maintenance functions on equipment

• Excellent communication and wri