Access Your Future Service Intern

You’ve got goals, we’ve got the tools to help you crush them. As an AYF Service Intern, you’ll shadow skilled technicians during repairs and inspections, learn preventive maintenance techniques and use diagnostic software to identify issues. You’ll also help keep the shop organized and efficient, gaining confidence with every task. If you’re ready to turn what you learn in class into hands-on experience, this is your chance.

What’s In It For You:

• $22 - $26 / hour
• Paid internship employment at a sponsoring store while attending college.
• A program that sets you up for success:
  •  Potential for full-time employment upon graduation and the following incentives:
  • Company paid tools
  • $5,000 graduation sign-on bonus
  • Up to $20,000 in financial incentives
  • To learn more about our Access Your Future Internship Programs page, click here.
• 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.

RDO Equipment Co. in Sunnyside belongs to our Northwest Agriculture division which is made up of 10 stores across Washington and Oregon. The team members in Sunnyside support farmers in this area as they plant, tend and harvest the crops that feed the nation. This is a forward-looking customer base that defaults toward innovation. Interested in helping keep them on the cutting edge of the agriculture industry?

What You Will Do:

• Learn side-by-side your skilled mentor how to diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble, and service real equipment—this is hands-on experience that goes way beyond the classroom.
• Build your technical confidence by documenting machine details and repair work on service orders, including the parts and fluids you use—your notes help keep the team informed and efficient.
• Own your workspace by keeping it clean and organized, and showing care for the tools and machines you’ll be using—because professionalism starts with pride in your environment.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

What You Will Need:

• Start with the right foundation: You must be enrolled in or attending an approved Heavy Equipment Service, Diesel Technology, or technical service program recognized by RDO Equipment Co.
• Keep your grades and attendance sharp: A minimum 3.0 GPA and a solid attendance record are required to stay eligible for program benefits.
• Build your hands-on skills: Gain experience using mechanical tools while learning on the job in a supportive environment.
• Tech-savvy and customer-focused: Strong computer skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service will set you apart.
• Communicate and stay organized: You’ll need clear written and verbal communication skills, plus the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• 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:

• Community engagement: Participate in community events like the Lighted Implement Parade every year.
• Diverse customer base: We work with customers throughout the region to keep them running and efficient year-round.
• 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.