Foreman

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: * Oversee daily shop operations—prioritize workloads, assign tasks, and keep repair timelines on track. * Lead a team of diesel mechanics, offering technical guidance, coaching, and support to ensure quality work every time. * Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers, setting the gold standard for performance. * Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and emergency repairs—nothing gets past you. * Order parts, manage inventory, and track repair costs to keep operations efficient and budget-conscious. * Ensure safety compliance and uphold the highest standards in every repair and procedure. * Communicate directly with drivers, dispatch, and leadership, acting as the bridge between shop and road. * Train and mentor new mechanics, helping develop the next generation of diesel pros. WHAT YOU BRING: * 5+ years of diesel mechanic experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role. * Strong diagnostic skills and deep knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, brakes, and trailer systems. * Comfortable with shop software, repair tracking tools, and basic computer tasks. * DOT, OSHA, and safety compliance knowledge. * A team-focused, can-do attitude—you motivate others and lead by example. * Ability to multitask, prioritize repairs, and stay cool under pressure. Pay & Benefits * Competitive pay 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)  [https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20150220212256_K0G4Q0FL8DTTMTG7/layout/20240122162006-image.png] EOE. Offer of employment in contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.     For more than 90 years, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a reputation for excellence in transporting time- and temperature-sensitive freight. Today, we generate over $1 billion in revenue and are proud to be the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America, headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. We’re a growth-focused company with deep roots, providing industry-leading services backed by strong values of safety, service, and innovation.  In April 2023, Hirschbach was certified as a Veteran’s Business Enterprise (VBE) by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), recognizing that we are 51% veteran-owned, operated, and controlled.