Operations Intern Program

February 8, 2026
$23 / hour

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Job Description

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Job Title: Operations Intern Program

Company Overview:
Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC-Kenworth) is a multi-state network of Kenworth truck dealers. We serve over 50,000 customers, providing a comprehensive range of truck services.

Program Description:
MHC’s Operations Intern Program is a intensive 12-week program, structured as a condensed version of our full-time Management Trainee Program. Over the summer, interns will gain a hands-on, deep dive into the operations of either our Parts or Service Department. This involves rotating through each position within the assigned department and actively contributing to the business’s success.

Essential Functions & Program Highlights:

  • Execute business initiatives while receiving hands-on experience in all facets of the dealership.
  • Utilize your education, training, and experience to perform assigned job functions under the close supervision of a manager or other designated employees.
  • Develop essential skills by rotating within the assigned department to achieve a comprehensive understanding of running the business.
  • Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business by conducting a summer-long process improvement project.
  • This Summer Management Operations Internship serves as a direct pipeline into MHC’s Full-Time Management Trainee Program!

What You’ll Gain (Internship Benefits):

  • Competitive starting pay: $15-23 per hour.
  • Direct, on-the-job exposure to leading a business within a billion-dollar industry.
  • Dedicated on-the-job training and clear succession planning to support your personal career goals.
  • Valuable opportunities for networking and professional connection within the industry.

Qualifications:

  • Actively pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.
  • Willingness to commit to working 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks during the summer months.
  • Leadership and sales skills are strongly preferred.
  • A strong commitment to providing quality work and excellent customer service.
  • Ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback.

Additional Company Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Internal Promotion Opportunities
  • On-the-Job Training

About Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC-Kenworth):
MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc., which began in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Starting with only three employees in a temporary facility and without Parts or Service departments, the company rapidly grew and expanded. Today, MHC is a robust multi-state network comprising 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 are dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can realize their full potential, growing both personally and professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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