Diesel Service Technician​/Mechanic

Job Overview & Essential Functions

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC, North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group, is looking for a Diesel Service Technician / Mechanic. The role performs heavy‑duty mechanical repair under general supervision and includes 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 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.

This position is designated as a safety‑sensitive position. Performing the job while under the influence of marijuana or any illegal drug may constitute a risk to health or safety or could lead to injury, illness, or death, especially when operating or maintaining heavy equipment, machinery, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling hazardous materials.

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

• 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

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Founded in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975, it grew from a temporary facility with three employees into a multi‑state network of full‑service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company offering a complete array of finance and insurance services. We foster an environment that helps employees realize their full potential – a place where individuals can grow personally and professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.