Mobile Trailer Technician

Hirschbach Motor Lines•Kansas City, KS

8d•$21 - $38

About The Position

For 80+ 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. EOE. Offer of employment in contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent in education
Two years’ experience in Fleet Maintenance, or Technical School Degree
Previous experience with the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of Class 8 equipment not limited to general driver repair requests, warranty repair requests, on-board vehicle electronics, etc
Previous experience with general welding skills in non-standard situations and on varying materials
Basic computer skills as it applies to diagnostic tooling

Responsibilities

Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves trailer related problems
Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of necessary company paperwork repair orders, indirect labor forms, etc
Performs preventive maintenance (PM’s) on trailer equipment as assigned
Properly categorize repairs (i.e. Preventative Maintenance, Component Failure, Abuse, and Accident, according to current company standards)
Accurately record parts and supplies used in performing repairs, which may include scanning bar codes of parts, and recording consumable supplies
Accurately record repair stories in order to properly document complaints, causes and corrections of component failures, and enable the company to recover warrantable expenses
Position includes bending, lifting (up to 100 pounds), climbing, as it relates to maintenance of Class 8 equipment
Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather

Benefits

$21/hr - $38/hr based on experience
3 weeks of PTO upon hire!!
$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
Paid OEM training
Full comprehensive benefit plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary elections!
401(k) with match