Trailer Technician

Why Work for Hirschbach?

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $38.87/hr based on experience

Work-Life Balance:

• Wednesday - Saturday, 7:00am-5:30pm
• 3 weeks (120 hours) of PTO from day ONE

Perks That Matter:

• Paid weekly for your convenience
• $1,200 annual tool allowance
• $200 annual boot allowance
• $1,200 annual CDL A or B stipend
• Uniforms with laundry service included
• Individual tablet issued for easy repair order access and part changing
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Self-promote through OEM education and internal skill assessment

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What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnose and repair trailer and Class 8 equipment issues
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs
• Identify and properly classify repairs, including:
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Component failure
  • Brake components
  • Dolly legs
  • Panel and other related repairs (radius, nose, etc)
  • Doors and related hardware
• Record parts, materials, and repairs details using company systems
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 2+ years of fleet maintenance experience
• Experience of diagnosing and repairing Class 8 equipment
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
• Familiarity with diagnostic software and computer-based repair tools
  • Not required! Training will be provided as needed
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks

Ready to take your career to the next level?

If you're a skilled Diesel or Trailer Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment - and you want to grow with a company that values your expertise - Hirschbach is the place for you.

Apply now and build your future with Hirschbach!

Company Overview For 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 has become a top 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. Hirschbach is seeking Trailer Technicians at our Kansas City, KS shop! Here you will complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on one of the newest and fully featured fleets. Come join our talented team of Technicians!

https://hirschbach.com/shop-careers (https://hirschbach.com/shop-careers)

Although 2026 National Technician Appreciation Week has passed, we still want to take the time to thank all Technicians out there for what you do every day! Here is a video showing our APPRECIATION for our talented group of Techs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkiBdiKs5K8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkiBdiKs5K8)

Interested in hearing more about Hirschbach?
Check out our YouTube page:
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EOE. Offer of employment in contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• CDL Class B
• CDL Class A

Skills

Preferred

• Shop connect
• Diamond logic builder
• Hand tools
• English Language (read, write, speak)
• Detroit diagnostic link
• Cummins Insite

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