Diesel Service Apprentice / Mechanic

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Nashville (TN); 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

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth) in Nashville is seeking a Diesel Service Apprentice / Mechanic to perform light maintenance work and assist Service Technicians. This role involves training sessions to develop skills and requires a strong attention to detail. Competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance, 401k match, and opportunities for internal promotion are offered. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform maintenance type work under supervision.
• Assist with heavy-duty truck repair.
• Attendance at training sessions.
• Maintain a neat work area and handle tools properly.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections under supervision.
• Assist Service Technician in repairs.
• Attend training sessions to gain knowledge.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

Skills

Maintenance work

Heavy-duty truck repair assistance

Attending training sessions

Tool handling

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 and is the 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.

Qualifications

• Performs maintenance type work under supervision.
• Assists Service Technician in heavy‑duty truck repair.
• Attends training sessions.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and handles company tools properly.
• 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 cause a lapse of attention that could result in injury, illness, or death, including but not limited to a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled