Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic

Murphy-Hoffman Company; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy-Hoffman Company, a leading Kenworth truck dealership, is seeking a Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic to join our team in Gainesville. In this role, you will perform heavy-duty mechanical repairs and receive on-the-job training. Responsibilities include engine overhauls and working on various truck systems. We offer competitive pay and benefits to help you grow in your career.

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

• Preferred CDL.
• Minimum three years hands-on experience or graduated from vocational courses.
• A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical duties and assist with repairs.
• Gains experience on major systems with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot minor problems and maintain a neat working area.

Skills

Engine overhaul

Fuel systems

Electrical systems

Transmissions

Cooling systems

Chassis

Brakes

General maintenance

Education

Vocational courses

Tools

Necessary tools for mechanical work

Job description

Job Details

Job Title

Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic

Business Function

Service

Branch Name

MHC Kenworth-Gainesville

Date

06-18-2025

Address

2243 Jesse Jewell Pkwy NE

City

Gainesville

State

GA

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