Body Shop Apprentice Intern

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Salina (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Internal Promotion Opportunities

On the Job Training

Job summary

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth) in Salina, KS is seeking a Body Shop Apprentice Intern for a part-time role while you attend a vocational collision repair program. You will perform light parts removal, paint preparation, and gain hands-on experience under supervision until you demonstrate readiness for larger responsibilities.

The program includes on-the-job training and off-site instruction, with opportunities for advancement upon successful completion and company policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Standing 50%+ of the time to perform repairs and paperwork.
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds; maximum 105 pounds.
• Push/pull wrenches to tighten/loosen bolts and equipment.
• Kneel, squat and stoop to access machines and parts.
• Climb stairs and ladders during repairs and prep work.
• Reach below knees to lift parts and tools from floor.
• Reach above shoulder to place items and operate tools.
• Operate air tools such as impact wrenches, sanders, air hammers.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned functions under close supervision of a Foreman or Leadman.
• Gains knowledge through on-the-job training and school.
• Maintains a neat work area and properly handles tools.
• Abides by company and school policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Stand / physical stamina

Lift 75 pounds

Push / pull wrenches

Kneel / squat / stoop

Climb stairs

Reach below knees

Reach above shoulder

Air tools handling

Tools

Air tools

Job description

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 Shop Apprentice Intern. The Body Shop Apprentice Intern position a part time position while enrolled in a vocational/trade school collision repair program established to provide the employee on-the-job training and observe the intern’s technical competency, aptitude and work attitude. During the internship, he/she will perform light parts removal and re-installation and paint preparation until the necessary skills are demonstrated. Upon the satisfactory completion of the internship and school program, the intern will be progressed to the next appropriate level of responsibility.

• Performs assigned job functions under close supervision of a Foreman, Leadman, Supervisor or designated competent fellow employee.
• Gains work related knowledge and experience through on-the-job training and formal off-site training while attending school.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and properly handles company tools and equipment.
• Abides by all company and school policies.
• 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

• Standing over 50% of time to perform repair work and complete repair paperwork.
• Lift and carry 75 pounds of parts, tools, supplies and various types of equipment. Maximum lift of 105 pounds of parts, tools or equipment.
• Push/pull wrenches to tighten and loosen bolts, vices, tool chests, ladders up to 75 pounds.
• Kneel, squat and stoop 1/3 of the time to obtain positions to fix machines and equipment.
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders 1/3 of the time to repair and prep equipment.
• Reach below knees to pick up parts, tools, equipment, supplies, reach items to repair, using tools and lowering parts to the floor.
• Reaching to shoulder using tools, to set items on tables (34"), to reach items to be repaired, putting parts into machines.
• Reaching above shoulder using tools, placing parts into machines, pulling air hose, swinging lighter sledge hammers (8 pounds), operate air tools including but not limited to; impact wrenches, sanders, and air hammers.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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