Heavy Duty Parts Apprentice
It’s the Start of a Career.
Some people see a truck.
You see how it works.
You’re the type of person who…
- Stops to look under the hood.
- Wants to know why something broke, not just that it broke.
- Likes working on trucks, tractors, pickups, motorcycles, dirt bikes, race cars, ATVs, or heavy equipment.
- Doesn't mind getting your hands dirty.
- Enjoys solving mechanical problems.
Maybe you grew up on a farm.
Maybe you're graduating from high school or technical college.
Maybe you've spent years wrenching on your own projects because that's what you genuinely enjoy.
If you're looking for more than just another job...
Keep reading.
Rihm Kenworth is a fourth-generation, family-owned dealership group that has proudly represented Kenworth for more than 75 years. We are one of the oldest Kenworth dealerships in the world and have built our reputation by investing in our people, taking care of our customers, and doing business the right way.
Our company is guided by our 4 Es of Doing Business:
- Effective
- Efficient
- Equity
- Expansion
We believe great careers aren't found.
They're built.
That's why we've created our Heavy Duty Parts Career Development Program, designed to help mechanically minded individuals build rewarding careers in one of the most respected industries in North America.
Position Summary
The Heavy Duty Parts Apprentice is a hands-on career development position designed for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude who want to build a long-term career in the heavy-duty truck industry.
You don't need previous parts experience.
We believe mechanical aptitude, curiosity, and a strong work ethic are more valuable than experience.
If you enjoy learning, aren't afraid to ask questions, and like figuring out how things work, we'll teach you everything else.
Working alongside experienced Parts Specialists, you'll receive hands-on training while learning every aspect of the commercial truck parts business.
What You'll Learn
As part of the program, you'll learn how to:
- Identify heavy-duty truck and trailer parts using VINs, OEM parts catalogs, and dealership software.
- Support diesel technicians, fleet managers, owner-operators, and commercial truck customers.
- Understand how diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, steering, cooling systems, drivelines, electrical systems, and emissions systems work.
- Receive, stock, organize, and manage inventory.
- Process customer orders, special orders, and returns.
- Develop customer service and communication skills.
- Become a trusted technical resource that customers rely on every day.
Every day you'll continue building knowledge that will stay with you throughout your career.
Why Join the Program?
- Starting Pay: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on experience, education, mechanical aptitude, and overall qualifications.
- Get paid while you learn.
- No four-year college degree required.
- Learn from experienced diesel technicians and Parts Professionals.
- Work with the latest Kenworth trucks and industry-leading technology.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
- Employee discounts.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Long-term career advancement opportunities.
Your Career Could Look Like This
- Heavy Duty Parts Apprentice
to
- Heavy Duty Parts Specialist
to
- Lead Parts Specialist
to
- Outside Parts Sales Representative
to
- Parts Manager
to
- Corporate Parts Leadership
Many of our leaders started in entry-level positions.
If you're willing to learn, work hard, and continue growing, we'll help you build an incredible career.