Tractor Technician - Kansas City, KS
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 Tractor Technicians 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 Technicians!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves tractor and occasional 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 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 is preferred
- 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
The duties required of a Hirschbach Tractor 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.
Pay & Benefits
- $21/hr - $39/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!
- 120 hours of Paid Time Off earned on your first day!
- 401(k)
Interested in hearing more about Hirschbach?
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EOE. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.