Body Journeyman/Painter

Davita Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy-duty truck repairs is seeking a Body Journeyman/Painter to perform skilled body work and help train apprentices. The position requires a minimum of five years experience in truck body repair and offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance and 401k matching.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off program

401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Internal Promotion Opportunities

On the Job Training

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in truck body repair.
• CDL preferred.
• Positive can-do attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled body work on heavy-duty truck equipment.
• Troubleshoots major problems and advises the Shop Foreman.
• Maintains an orderly work area and trains apprentice Bodymen.

Skills

Body repair expertise

Troubleshooting

Customer relations

Tools

Personal tools for repairs

Job description

Job Details

Job Title

Body Journeyman/Painter

Business Function

Body Shop

Branch Name

MHC Kenworth-Kansas City

Date

06-13-2025

Address

1524 North Corrington Avenue

City

Kansas City

State

MO

Job Overview & Essential Functions

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America's largest Kenworth truck Dealership and Leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Body Journeyman. The role of the Body Journeyman is to perform all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck repair Bodyman under minimal supervision.

• Performs skilled and complicated body work on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components with minimal supervision.
• Performs trouble shooting on major problems.
• Works with and help train apprentice Bodymen.
• Maintains a neat and orderly working area and proper handling of company tools.
• Advises the Shop Foreman if additional repair work is necessary.
• Maintains favorable relations with customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE

This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position. Any person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana or any other illegal drug may constitute a threat to health or safety or in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.

Qualifications

• CDL preferred.
• Must have a minimum of five years experience in truck body repair or other applied body repair service.
• Must have a positive can do attitude.
• Must have necessary tools required to perform position responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off program
• 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• On the Job Training

About Us

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential - a place where you can grow as a person and a professional.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled