Intern - Apprentice Technician

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is searching for an Apprentice Technician/ Intern to join its team. 

This is a paid internship program at one of our local Minnesota, Iowa or Illinois branches: 

• Savage, MN (2 locations)
• Virginia, MN 
• Cedar Rapids, IA
• East Moline, Ill

This internship provides applicants that are interested in a career in heavy equipment, an opportunity to learn and work within our service departments with a mentor.

As a member of the team, you will enjoy:

• Work Culture – RMS is family-owned and treats their team members right. RMS values long term relationships with our customers, vendors, and each other. 
• Career Opportunities – Experience a career with the support and encouragement to develop yourself and others.
• Competitive Compensation Packages – Based on experience and other factors.
• Full Benefits Package – Upon completion of the program - competitive medical, dental, life, 401(k), and vacation.  
• Stability and Reputation – RMS has been in business for 99 years and continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain acceptable attendance record while in program
• Partner with mentor to diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot, recondition, repair, assemble, and service equipment as assigned by the supervisor
• Learn to document machine information and repairs completed on work order, including parts and fluids used
• Maintain a clean work area and care for all shop tools, machines, and equipment
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified by RMS
• Professionally present and conduct self in the presence of customers. team, and community
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with customers, peers, leadership, and support partners, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

Qualifications/Skills:

• Be willing to or currently enrolled in a 1 or 2-year Diesel Technology degree program at a qualified Technical College
• Maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA
• Own trade specific tooling or be willing to purchase tools
• Prior experience is preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong computer skills
• Outstanding organization skills
• Able to work responsibly, safely, and intelligently.
• Have the desire to take action, improve, and be appreciative.
• Possess the capability to engage with customers, co-workers, and vendors in a respectful manner.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Lift/carry up to 60 lbs
• Lift bulky objects
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, high steps, fingering/grasping.
• Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

About Road Machinery & Supplies Co.

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is a distributor of construction and mining equipment with sales and support operations throughout the Upper Midwest. RMS is a multiline dealer, representing the best brands of construction equipment in the industry, including Komatsu, KPI-JCI, Epiroc, Sennebogen, Gomaco, LeeBoy, Roadtec, and Bomag.      

At Road Machinery & Supplies Co. we understand our customers depend on our expertise, performance, and commitment to avoid downtime, lost production, and cost over-runs. Our employees are committed to providing the services, technical support, and product solutions that let our customers complete their projects on schedule and within budget, allowing their businesses to thrive. Equal Opportunity Employer.