Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic-3rd Shift

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Prescription

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Profit Sharing withEmployer

Flexible Spending Account

Internal Promotion Opportunities

On‑the‑Job Training

Job summary

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth) is seeking a Diesel Service Technician/Mechanic in Georgia. The role performs heavy‑duty mechanical repair under supervision, with on‑the‑job training to achieve Service Journeyman status.

Responsibilities include engine, fuel, electrical, and brake system work, plus diagnostics and safety compliance. The position offers advancement through training, with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL preferred.
• Minimum three years hands‑on experience or graduation from a vocational program.
• A/C, Brake, and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications required.
• Necessary tools to perform position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs general mechanical duties and repairs on heavy‑duty equipment.
• Gains experience with engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, cooling, chassis, and brakes.
• Performs troubleshooting on minor problems and assists in major overhauls.
• Attends training sessions and meetings; maintains a neat, safe work area; follows safety practices.

Skills

Heavy-duty repair

Troubleshooting

Education

Hands-on experience or vocational program completion

A/C Systems Certification

Brake Certification

DOT Annual Inspector Certification

Tools

Basic shop 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 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 troubleshooting on minor problems.
• Attends training sessions and meetings.
• Maintains a neat and orderly working area, and properly handles 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.

Qualifications

• CDL preferred.
• Minimum three years hands‑on experience or graduation from a vocational program.
• 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
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• On‑the‑Job Training

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 a lapse of attention that could result in injury, illness, or death, including positions that include operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, motor vehicles, or handling hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.

About Us

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975 with a single temporary facility and a small team. Since then, the company has grown into a multi‑state network of full‑service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company that offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We foster an environment that helps employees realize their full potential – a place where you can grow both personally and professionally.

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