Diesel Service Apprentice / Mechanic

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; 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 leading truck dealership group is seeking a Diesel Service Apprentice / Mechanic in Kansas City. This entry-level position involves performing light maintenance work, assisting in heavy-duty truck repairs, and attending training to become a Service Technician. Candidates should maintain a tidy work area and handle tools properly. Benefits include competitive salary, medical insurance, and paid time off, fostering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform maintenance type work under supervision.
• Must assist Service Technician in heavy-duty truck repair.
• Must attend training sessions to gain knowledge and experience.
• Must maintain a neat and orderly work area and properly handle company tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance type work under supervision.
• Assist Service Technician in heavy-duty truck repair.
• Attend training sessions to gain knowledge and experience.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and properly handle company tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Job description

Job Overview & Essential Functions

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Diesel Service Apprentice / Mechanic. The role performs light maintenance work under close supervision. First stage of training for Service Technician status.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance type work (e.g., preventive maintenance, pre-delivery inspections, light electrical repairs) under supervision.
• Assists Service Technician in heavy-duty truck repair.
• Attends training sessions to gain knowledge and experience.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and properly handles company tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a 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 a lapse in attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation operating, repairing, maintaining, monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized vehicles or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste.

Qualifications

• Performs maintenance type work (as above) under supervision.
• Assists Service Technician in heavy-duty truck repair.
• Attends training sessions to gain knowledge and experience.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and properly handles company tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

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