at Hirschbach Motor Lines in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
Job Summary The Shop Manager’s primary function is the safe day-to-day management of the shop. This includes all day-to-day administrative functions including oversight of parts and inventory. This position requires exemplary team and leadership skills to ensure the company culture of safety and service. Duties & Responsibilities+ Creates and maintains a safe, yet efficient work environment.
+ Responsible for supervisory functions and personnel management: hiring, training, evaluating, assisting employees with work related issues, employee scheduling, performance coaching and productivity reviews.
+ Coordinates in-service of new trucks and trailers and provide proper reports.
+ Provides daily reports of all out of service equipment to appropriate departments. Communicates daily with management regarding status of out-of-service equipment and operational requirements.
+ Responds to driver issues.
+ Generates maintenance reports and verifies data.
+ Assists vendors with invoices and other issues.
+ Reviews all repair orders.
+ Maintains appropriate parts and tire inventory to ensure efficient, cost effective maintenance and service.
+ Ensures OSHA and environmental compliance.
+ Diagnoses engine management/fuel injection components problems.
+ Performs daily fleet inspections and issues roadworthiness certificates or list the work required before a certificate can be issued.
+ Responsible for floor level operations of the shop.
+ Responsible for equipment inventory at offsite vendor and shop locations.
+ Responsible for functions at the fuel island.
+ Responsible for quality control.
+ Ensures inspection of reseated trucks.
+ Coordinates maintenance activities at Dedicated Accounts that are close by.
+ Meets with staff to ensure consistency with company policy and procedure and other issue resolutions.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements+ Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.
+ Minimum of 4 years of experience in shop or working with trucks required.
+ Valid driver’s license is required, Class A CDL is preferred
+ Qualified inspector of Equipment Annual Inspection as defined under FHWA 396.12.
+ Qualified Brake Inspector as defined under FHWA 396.25.
+ Personnel management skills.
+ Displays strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
+ Understanding of all maintenance sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
+ Displays and demonstrates an “All In to Win” attitude and performance including self motivation and a strong desire to learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.
+ Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and energy.
+ Demonstrates a thorough understanding of corporate tire program.
+ Diagnostic computer skills for Freightliner, International, Paccar and Cummins
+ Demonstrates an understanding of Maintenance Management Software
+ Knowledge of P and L preferred
Pay & Benefits+ Opportunity to earn bonus incentives!
+ Full comprehensive benefit plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary electives!
+ 120 hours of PTO upon hire!
+ 401(k)
EOE. Offer of employment in contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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