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“ We ’ ve spent $ 50,000 on training in the shop alone . We will spend $ 100,000 on training for the entire dealership by the end of the year . It ’ s an investment for the company to get our workers to master tech level . They will go to schools across the country ,” Ott said .
With the educational opportunities , someone can move through the apprentice , technical and journeyman stages . A journeyman is a skilled worker who has completed an official apprenticeship .
“ More than that would be up to you ,” Ott said . “ You would receive pay increases as you move up to the next category .”
The company doesn ’ t give raises for time on the job , Ott said . Raises are for how employees apply themselves . The company is looking for good attitude and aptitude .
“ The best applicants come in with a good attitude but might not have much on the technical side ,” Ott said . “ If they have an aptitude for mechanical work , they can learn .”
MHC started in the trucking industry in 1975 in Springfield , Mo ., as the Murphy-Hoffman Company . It now has 100 locations in the central and southeast regions of the United States with more than 3,100 employees .
The company ’ s Springdale location has 61 total employees , with 25 mechanics in the shop working three shifts . The body shop includes eight mechanics working two shifts . Ott said he would like to add a second road service mechanic .
The company also employs truck and parts sales representatives and office staff .
MHC prides itself in providing employees with a safe working environment , supporting team effort and treating workers with courtesy and respect . In return , the company expects quality work and customer service .
Those wishing to apply for a career at MHC can do so by going to mhc . com / careers / find-jobs .
Evans ’ goal for his career is clear . “ I plan to keep working here and see where it leads me ,” he said . “ I think I can go as far as I want to .”
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