Mobile Technician

Company Overview

For over 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 is the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America, headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. In April 2023 Hirschbach became a Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprise (VBE) from the National Veteran‑Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), being 51 % owned, operated, and controlled by U.S. military veterans.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Local position – no overnight stays.

Pay & Benefits

Up to $41.29/hr based on experience.

• 3 weeks of PTO upon hire
• $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, including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and additional 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 (PMs) on trailer equipment as assigned.
• Properly categorizes repairs (e.g., Preventative Maintenance, Component Failure, Abuse, Accident) according to current company standards.
• Accurately records parts and supplies used in repairs, including scanning bar codes and logging consumable supplies.
• Accurately records repair stories to document complaints, causes, and corrections of component failures and to enable recovery of warrantable expenses.
• Position includes bending, lifting (up to 100 lb), climbing, as it relates to maintenance of Class 8 equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in fleet maintenance, or a technical school degree.
• Previous experience with repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of Class 8 equipment (including 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 applied to diagnostic tooling.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lb.