Trailer Apprentice - Monmouth, IL

Monmouth, IL

Full Time

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Entry Level

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 Apprentices at our Monmouth, IL Trailer 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

Perform basic preventative maintenance inspection under supervision
Perform basic DOT inspection under supervision for minimum of 1 year
Removal and install of tire and wheel assembly under supervision
Perform minor air brake component repairs under supervision
Perform minor body parts replacement under supervision
Perform minor frame component parts under supervision
Perform trailer alignments under supervision
Minor side panel repairs
Crossmember replacement or repair under supervision

As an Apprentice you will be trained in these areas:

Trailer Preventative Maintenance Training
Tire and Wheel Training
DOT Inspection Training
Reefer Preventative Maintenance Training
Air Brake Component Training
Repair Order System Training
Basic Electrical Trouble Shooting Training
Forklift Training
Scissor Lift Training

Work Environment
The duties required of a Hirschbach Trailer Apprentice 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

$15/hr - $15.90/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?

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.

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