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.
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!
120 hours of PTO upon hire!
Full comprehensive benefit plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary electives!