Yard Specialist
What You’ll Do
- Conduct routine yard inspections to identify damaged or inoperable tractors and trailers
- Create repair orders and document repair estimates for equipment requiring maintenance
- Cookordinate with external vendors by submitting repair requests for work outside the scope of the shop
- Perform minor repairs, including replacing tires, lights, mud flaps, and other basic maintenance items
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient yard by ensuring equipment is properly positioned and parked
What We’re Looking For
- Required: High school diploma or GED required, 3-5 years of experience in the transportation, fleet maintenance, or related industry, or equivalent military experience
- Preferred: Valid driver's license, CDL A preferred, Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the role, Strongly Preferred: Certifications (EPA 609, Cummins, Navistar, Daimler), Proficiency with diagnostic tools (Cummins Insite, DTNA, Bendix, etc.), Class 8 truck repair experience (electronics, PMs, brakes, suspension)
Day-to-day Work
As a Yard Specialist, you'll be responsible for conducting routine yard inspections, creating repair orders, coordinating with external vendors, performing minor repairs, and maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient yard. Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
The role requires frequent physical activity including walking, climbing, lifting, and operating heavy equipment. On-site work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Company Overview
Hirschbach is a Certified Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE) through the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), committed to being 51% owned, operated, and controlled by U.S. military veterans. We seek a Yard Specialist to support our new fleet operations by inspecting equipment, coordinating repairs, maintaining yard organization, and ensuring tractors and trailers are ready for the road out of our Indy Shop.
Interested?
If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working around commercial equipment, we want to hear from you!
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EEO. Offer of employment in contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.