Joliet, IL, 60435, USA
127 days ago
Shop Manager
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 + $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience + 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! + 401(k)   EOE. Offer of employment in contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check. Powered by JazzHR
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