Diesel Technician - East Dubuque, IL

​Hirschbach is an industry leader, and the 2^nd largest refrigerated trucking company in the USA. We pride ourselves on high quality service from start to finish. As a Diesel Technician with Hirschbach, your talents are integral to keeping not only Hirschbach’s fleet moving, but the country as well.

Hirschbach is seeking Diesel Technicians for our East Dubuque, IL shop! At Hirschbach you will complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on one of the newest and fully featured fleets.

Hirschbach has been established for over 80 years and continues to grow our locations in the US. 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

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

Pay & Benefits

• $2/hr shift premium for 2nd shift positions
• $1,200/annual tool 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 PTO upon hire
• 401(k)

Interested in hearing more about Hirschbach?

Check out our YouTube page: 

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