Diesel Service Apprentice / Mechanic Intern

Job Details

Job Title Diesel Service Apprentice / Mechanic Intern Business Function Service Branch Name MHC Kenworth-Cedar Rapids Date 03-10-2026 Address 360 French Court Southwest City Cedar Rapids State IA

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 Apprentice / Mechanic Intern. The role of the Diesel Service Apprentice / Mechanic Intern is a part time position while enrolled at technical school established to provide the employee on-the-job training and observe the intern’s technical competency, aptitude, and work attitude. During the internship, he/she will perform light maintenance and routine service until the necessary skills are demonstrated. Upon the satisfactory completion of the internship and school program, the intern will be progressed to the next appropriate level of responsibility.

• Performs assigned job functions under close supervision of a Foreman, Leadman, Supervisor or designated competent fellow employee. 
• Gains work related knowledge and experience through on-the-job training and formal off-site training at OSU-Okmulgee campus. 
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and properly handles company tools and equipment. 
• Abides by all company and school policies. 
• 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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Satisfactory scores on ACT and/or Compass tests.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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