Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic

Murphy-Hoffman Company; Fort Wayne, Omaha (IN, NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading North American truck dealership as a Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic. This role offers hands-on experience in heavy-duty mechanical repairs, working with engines, electrical systems, and more. You'll receive on-the-job training to achieve Service Journeyman status while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including medical insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for internal promotions. If you are passionate about mechanics and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical duties including engine overhaul and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot minor problems and assist in major repairs under supervision.

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Engine Overhaul

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Safety Practices

Education

Vocational Training

CDL Certification

Tools

Hand Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Title

Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic

Business Function

Service

Branch Name

MHC Kenworth-Omaha

Date

04-23-2025

Address

15590 Shepard Street

City

Omaha

State

NE

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 role of the Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic performs heavy-duty mechanical repair under general supervision, receiving on the job training in a development program to achieve Service Journeyman status.

• Performs and/or assists in the performance of general mechanical duties.
• Gains experience by working on the following items with minimal supervision: 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.

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