Diesel Service Technician

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 Kansas City is seeking a Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic to perform heavy-duty truck repairs and assist in mechanical duties. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and required certifications.

This position offers on-the-job training and various benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k plan. Join a growing team in a safety-sensitive environment where you can advance your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of hands-on experience or graduate of vocational courses.
• A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications required.
• Necessary tools to perform position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical duties for heavy-duty trucks.
• Gains experience in various mechanical systems.
• Maintain a neat working area and handle company tools properly.

Skills

Hands-on experience in truck repair

Troubleshooting

Motor overhaul

Knowledge of electrical systems

Familiarity with A/C and brakes

Education

Vocational training or minimum three years experience

CDL preferred

A/C, Brake and DOT Inspector Certifications

Tools

Basic mechanical tools

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 Technician / Mechanic. The Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic performs heavy‑duty truck repair under general supervision, receiving on‑the‑job training in a development program to achieve service technician status.

• Performs and/or assists in the performance of general mechanical duties.
• Gains experience in motor overhaul, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, cooling systems, chassis, brakes, motor tune‑up, and general maintenance.
• Works on major components with close supervision.
• Performs troubleshooting on minor problems.
• Attends training sessions and meetings.
• Maintains a neat and orderly working area, and proper handling of company tools.
• Advises the Shop Foreman if additional repair work is necessary.
• 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.
• Minimum three years hands‑on experience or graduate of vocational courses.
• A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications required.
• Necessary tools 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