Heavy Duty Parts Apprentice

Job Details
Level: Entry

Job Location:

Mankato, MN 56001
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

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…

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.

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.

• 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, drive lines, 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.

• 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.

• Heavy Duty Parts Apprentice
• Heavy Duty Parts Specialist
• Lead Parts Specialist
• Outside Parts Sales Representative
• Parts Manager
• 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.

We’re not looking for someone with years of parts experience. We’re looking for someone who loves figuring out how things work. Successful candidates often have backgrounds such as:

• Farm or agricultural experience.
• Diesel, automotive, agricultural, or heavy equipment technical education.
• Working on trucks, tractors, pickups, motorcycles, race cars, dirt bikes, ATVs, or equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Dependability and a positive attitude.
• Basic computer skills.

You don’t have to check every box. If you’re mechanically inclined, willing to work hard, and excited to build a career, we’d…