Trailer Technician - Monmouth, IL

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

Hirschbach is seeking Trailer Technicians at our Monmouth, IL shop! At Hirschbach you will complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on one of the newest and fully featured fleets. Come join our talented tea, of Technicians!

 ​Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves trailer and occasional tractor 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 tractor and 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
• Assist other mechanics as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Talent 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
• Valid Driver's License 
• Basic computer skills as it applies to diagnostic tooling

Work Environment
The duties required of a Hirschbach Trailer Technician typically takes place in a variety of locations from the repair shop to outdoor environments, and potentially in inclement weather conditions. Noise and temperature extremes may be encountered.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 6:00pm-2:30am
• Sunday - Wednesday, 8:00pm-6:30am

Pay & Benefits

• $20/hr - $36/hr based on experience
• $2/hr shift premium for 2nd shift positions
• $1,200/annual tool allowance
• $1,200/annual CDL A stipend
• Boot allowance
• Paid OEM training
• Full comprehensive benefit plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary elections!
• Paid Time Off earned within your first year
• 401(k)

 

EOE. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

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