Mobile Diesel Technician at Hirschbach Motor Lines – Kansas City, Kansas

​​​​​Working for Hirschbach!

Schedule Options:
Sunday - Wednesday 7 AM - 430 PM
Wednesday - Saturday 7 AM - 430 PM

Pay & Benefits

• Up to $41.50/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

Duties & 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

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
• Basic computer skills as it applies to diagnostic tooling

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.