What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tractor Mechanic position at Hirschbach?
Working for Hirschbach!
Pay & Benefits
Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required for this position, as it is essential for daily communication and performing job duties effectively.
Company Overview
For 90 years, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature sensitive freight. Today, the organization generates $1 billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America, with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach provides a breadth of services to our customers, and has a tenured history paired with a future of growth and opportunity.
In April of 2023 Hirschbach became a Certified Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE) from the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as we are 51% owned, operated, and controlled by one or more U.S. military veterans.
Hirschbach is seeking Tractor Mechanic at our Kansas City, KS shop! At Hirschbach you will complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on one of the newest and fully featured fleets. Come join our talented team of Mechanics!
Although 2024 National Technician Appreciation Week has passed, we still want to take the time to thank all Technicians out there for what you do everyday! Here is a video showing our APPRECIATION for our talented group of Techs:
Interested in hearing more about Hirschbach?
Check out our YouTube page:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwbAHftsNDh9o9WHHrlLRR0uFfnGH6fsa
EOE. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Pay & Benefits
- $21/hr - $41/hr based on experience
- $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
- Monday - Friday night shift, no weekends!
- 3 weeks of PTO upon hire!!
- Paid weekly!
- $6,240/annual ($3/hr) shift premium for 2nd shift positions
- $1,200/annual tool allowance
- $200/annual boot allowance
- $1,200/annual CDL A or B Stipend
- Uniforms provided with laundry services included
- Opportunities for self-promotion with provided OEM education courses
- Cookouts for safety milestones
- Full comprehensive benefit plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary elections!
- 401(k) with match
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve tractor related issues on Hirschbach's fleet of Freightliner (predominantly), Kenworth, and Internationals.
- Complete jobs such as: PMs, electrical diagnosis, air brakes, suspension and steering, after treatment repairs, charging system repairs, AC repairs, etc.
- Properly categorize repairs according to company standards: Preventative Maintenance, Components failures, Abuse, Accident, and Operations.
- Accurately and efficiently record parts and supplies used in performing repairs, which may include scanning bar codes of parts, and recording consumable supplies.
- Accurately and efficiently record repair stories to properly document complaints, causes and corrections of component failures, and enable the company to recover warrantable expenses.
- Accurately record repair stories in order to properly document complaints, causes and corrections of component failures, and enable the company to recover warrantable expenses.
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
- Provide excellent customer service, communicating clearly and professionally with drivers and fleet managers.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry technology and repair techniques through ongoing education and training.
- Assist other Technicians as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 1-2 years in fleet maintenance, or a Technical School Degree preferred.
- Certifications such as 609, Diamler, Cummins, and Navistar preferred.
- Experience with DTNA, Cummins Insite, Bendix, etc.
- Previous experience with repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of Class 8 equipment, which is not limited to general driver repair requests, warranty repair, on-board vehicle electronics, etc.
- CDL A or B (preferred not required)
- Valid Driver's License
Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required for this position, as it is essential for daily communication and performing job duties effectively.
Company Overview
For 90 years, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature sensitive freight. Today, the organization generates $1 billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America, with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach provides a breadth of services to our customers, and has a tenured history paired with a future of growth and opportunity.
In April of 2023 Hirschbach became a Certified Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE) from the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as we are 51% owned, operated, and controlled by one or more U.S. military veterans.
Hirschbach is seeking Tractor Mechanic at our Kansas City, KS shop! At Hirschbach you will complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on one of the newest and fully featured fleets. Come join our talented team of Mechanics!
Although 2024 National Technician Appreciation Week has passed, we still want to take the time to thank all Technicians out there for what you do everyday! Here is a video showing our APPRECIATION for our talented group of Techs:
Interested in hearing more about Hirschbach?
Check out our YouTube page:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwbAHftsNDh9o9WHHrlLRR0uFfnGH6fsa
EOE. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Salary : $200 - $6,240
