Bodymen Apprentice

Murphy-Hoffman Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A prominent truck dealership in El Paso is seeking a Bodymen Apprentice to assist in light body work and support experienced bodymen in repairs. This entry-level role involves attending training sessions, maintaining a clean working environment, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, a positive attitude, and necessary tools for the job. This position offers competitive salary and essential benefits, all while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to listen and work closely with others to learn how to make repairs properly.
• Must have a positive can-do attitude.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Have necessary tools to perform responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform body type work under supervision.
• Assist bodymen in heavy-duty truck body repair.
• Attend training sessions to gain knowledge and experience.
• Maintain a neat and orderly working area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive can-do attitude

Ability to listen and work closely with others

Positive attitude

Tools required

Education

CDL preferred

Tools

Necessary tools required to perform position responsibilities

Job description

Job Title

Bodymen Apprentice

Business Function

Body Shop

Branch Name

MHC Kenworth-El Paso

Date

03-16-2026

Address

12500 Rojas Drive

City

El Paso

State

TX

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 / Collision Repair Apprentice. The role of the Body Shop / Collision Repair Apprentice is to perform light body work under close supervision. First stage of training for Bodyman status.

• Performs body type work under supervision.
• Assists bodymen in heavy‑duty truck body repair.
• Attends training sessions to gain knowledge and experience.
• Maintains a neat and orderly working area and properly handles company tools.
• 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 good communication skills.
• Must be able to listen and work closely with others in order to learn how to make repairs properly.
• 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