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Access Your Future Service Intern

RDO Equipment

Fresno, CAInternship$25–28/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–28/hr
Location
Fresno, CA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Access Your Future Service Internship provides hands-on training with engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems while interns assist with equipment rebuilds and performance checks. Interns learn alongside mentors and gain experience diagnosing, inspecting, reconditioning, repairing, assembling, and servicing equipment. The program is paid and is intended for students enrolled in an approved heavy equipment service, diesel technology, or technical service program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Tool UseComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganization

Qualifications

Approved Technical Service Program EnrollmentGPA 3.0+Solid Attendance RecordValid Work Authorization

Full job description

Description

Start as an intern, grow into a pro. Our AYF Service Internship gives you real-world training on engines, hydraulics and electrical systems while you assist with equipment rebuilds and performance checks. You’ll work closely with mentors who guide you every step of the way. Many interns become full-time team members, are you next? Apply today!What's in it For You:

  • $25 – $28 / 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, click here (https://www.rdoequipment.com/careers/access-your-future-internship-programs) .

  • A company that lives by its core values: they're not just words on a wall, they're how we work, grow and lead. Learn more about our core values (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.RDO Equipment Co. in Fresno belongs to our Vermeer division, focused on providing various Vermeer products, parts and services to customers around the U.S. RDO's Vermeer division includes eight locations. Fresno is a crucial part of this network, which stretches from California to Minnesota. Are you ready to join a team that works closely with arborists, landscaping companies, contractors, forestry companies, municipalities and other customers who value a knowledgeable Vermeer partner?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:

  • Close-knit team: Regular team-building events and outings.

  • Work-life balance: In Fresno, we want you to live a balanced life, so we take providing flexibility and work-life balance seriously.

  • Culture: We foster a culture of learning, teamwork and professional growth in Fresno. This includes regular training and certifications in Vermeer and engine manufacturers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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How this job compares

Set against the 489 open Equipment Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–28/hr
  • California median$25–32/hr31 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–29/hr220 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.50/hr, is 10% below the California median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Equipment Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Equipment Technician jobs in California and 489 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Equipment Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (251 postings).
Education
1 of the 489 open Equipment Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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