For 80+ years, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature sensitive freight. Today, the organization runs two forward facing brands (Hirschbach & John Christner Trucking (JCT)) which generate a combined $1.2 billion in revenue and have become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America. We are a veteran owned company with over 30% of employees being veterans.
The companies collectively provide the highest level of service in the industry and offer a breadth of services to our customers. Hirschbach & JCT have a tenured history paired with a future of growth and opportunity.
Hirschbach is seeking ractor 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
Schedule
- Monday - Friday, 5:00pm-1:30am
Pay & Benefits
- $17.50/hr - $39/hr based on experience
- $2/hr shift premium for 2nd shift positions
- $1,200/annual tool allowance
- $1,200/annual CDL A & B Stipend
- 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)
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EOE. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 5 years
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kansas City, KS 66111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person