Diesel Technician - Kansas City, KS
Diesel Technician - Kansas City, KS
Hirschbach Technicians keep our fleet rolling!
Our Kansas City Terminal opened in Spring 2021 and we are currently seeking talented Diesel Technicians to continue growing our team.
What We Offer
- $23-$40/hour paid weekly based on experience + Weekly Bonuses
- $2,000-$5,000 Sign-on Bonus, based on experience
- $1,200 Annual Tool Allowance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance + More Benefit Options!
- Paid Time Off earned within your first year
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.
Requirement
- 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.
Company Overview
Hirschbach is a privately owned carrier that has delivered state-of-the-art transportation solutions for over 80 years. Our fleet is among the newest, most environmentally friendly and fuel efficient in the trucking industry. Hirschbach has nearly 1,200 full-time employees and professional drivers who continually strive to meet and exceed the transportation needs and customer service expectations of our clients. With 11 different company locations offering refrigerated transportation services from coast to coast, custom dedicated fleets and non-traditional trucking solutions, Hirschbach offers a wide variety of exciting opportunities to further your career track.
At Hirschbach, we're All In To Win. In fact, that is our company culture. It means we want to be the best in everything we do. To be the best trucking company out there, everyone at Hirschbach has to do our best everyday - we have to be All in. From drivers to dispatchers, mechanics to senior managers, we are all in - 100% as a team to win in this industry.
EOE. Offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.