Diesel Service Journeyman / Mechanic

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 Kenworth dealership is looking for a Diesel Service Journeyman / Mechanic in Topeka, Kansas. The role entails performing mechanical repairs on heavy-duty trucks, troubleshooting issues, and training apprentice technicians. Candidates should possess a CDL and relevant certifications, along with strong customer relations skills. The job offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• CDL required for driving heavy vehicles.
• A/C, Brake and DOT Inspector certifications essential.
• Minimum of one specialization needed, e.g., engine or drive train.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical work on heavy-duty truck equipment.
• Troubleshoot major problems effectively.
• Train apprentice technicians and maintain good relations with customers.
• Maintain a neat working area and proper handling of tools.

Skills

CDL

A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications

Customer relations

Communication

Education

Minimum 4 years’ experience or vocational

A/C, Brake and DOT Inspector Certifications

4 years’ experience or vocational training

Tools

Necessary tools to perform position

Job description

Job Overview

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 Journeyman / Mechanic. The role of the Diesel Service Journeyman / Mechanic performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy‑duty truck repair technician under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled and complicated mechanical work on heavy‑duty truck equipment and related components with minimum supervision.
• Performs troubleshooting on major problems.
• Works with and helps train apprentice technicians.
• Maintains a neat and orderly working area, and proper handling of company tools.
• Advises the service foreman if additional repair work is necessary.
• Maintains favorable relations with customers.
• Participates in training to stay abreast of new technology.
• 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 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
• A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications
• Must have at a minimum, one specialization (i.e., engine, drive train).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience or vocational
• Necessary tools to perform position.
• Must have good customer relations and communication.

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