Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic - Odessa

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing with Employer Match

Paid Time Off program

On Job Training

Job summary

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth) in Odessa, Texas, seeks a Diesel Service Technician. This role involves heavy-duty mechanical repairs, offering on-the-job training and the opportunity to achieve Service Journeyman status.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of hands-on experience, possess A/C, Brake, and DOT certifications, and be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive salary, medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years hands‑on experience or graduate of vocational courses.
• A/C, Brake and DOT Annual Inspector Certifications required.
• Ability to perform general mechanical duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical duties on heavy-duty vehicles.
• Work on engine overhaul, fuel systems, and transmissions.
• Maintain a neat and orderly working area with proper tool handling.

Skills

Mechanical duties

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

Engine overhaul

Education

Vocational course or equivalent experience

CDL

Tools

Necessary tools for position

Job description

Job Overview

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 performs heavy‑duty mechanical repair under general supervision, receiving on‑the‑job training in a development program to achieve Service Journeyman status.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist in the performance of general mechanical duties.
• Gain experience by working on engine overhaul, fuel systems, electrical systems, transmissions, cooling systems, chassis, brakes, engine tune‑up, and general maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Work on major components with close supervision.
• Perform troubleshooting on minor problems.
• Attend training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain a neat and orderly working area, and proper handling of company tools.
• Advise the Shop Foreman if additional repair work is necessary.
• Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, respond to suggestions for working safely, and seek assistance when necessary.
• Perform 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
• 401(k) 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.

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