Diesel Service Technician: Growth, Training & Benefits

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Prescription Ins

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off program

401k and Profit Sharing with Employer

Flexible Spending Account

Internal Promotion Opportunities

On the Job Training

Job summary

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is seeking a Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic to perform heavy-duty mechanical repair under general supervision. The role includes on-the-job training to achieve Service Journeyman status and opportunities to work on engines, fuel and electrical systems, transmissions, cooling, and brakes.

You will attend training sessions, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with the Shop Foreman to identify repair needs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists in the performance of general mechanical duties.
• Gains experience by working on engine overhaul, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, cooling systems, chassis, brakes, engine tune-up, and general maintenance.
• Works on major components with close supervision.
• Performs trouble shooting 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.
• Follows safe work practices and procedures, uses safety equipment when required, responds to suggestions for working safely and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Engine overhaul

Fuel systems

Electrical systems

Transmissions

Cooling systems

Chassis

Brakes

Engine tuning

General maintenance

Safety practices

Education

Hands-on experience or vocational courses

Tools

Necessary tools to perform responsibilities

Job description

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is seeking a Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic to perform heavy-duty mechanical repair under general supervision. The role includes on-the-job training to achieve Service Journeyman status and opportunities to work on engines, fuel and electrical systems, transmissions, cooling, and brakes.

You will attend training sessions, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with the Shop Foreman to identify repair needs.