Shop Manager
Shop Manager
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$ 80000 - 100000
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Job Description
Dubuque IA Hirschbach Motor Lines
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. Were 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 Veterans Business Enterprise (VBE) by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) recognizing that we are 51% veteran-owned operated and controlled.
About the Role
We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead daily operations in our shop. This role is key to ensuring a safe efficient and well-organized environment while providing leadership to a skilled team. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong people management skills driving performance while upholding Hirschbachs culture of safety and service.
What Youll Do
- Lead and manage all shop operations ensuring a safe efficient and compliant workforce.
- Oversee personnel functions: hiring training scheduling performance reviews and coaching.
- Maintain accurate parts and tire inventory to support timely cost-effective repairs.
- Review repair orders vendor invoices and maintenance reports for accuracy.
- Ensure daily reporting and communication on out-of-service equipment and operational needs.
- Perform and certify fleet inspections ensuring compliance with federal safety regulations.
- Coordinate in-service of new trucks/trailers and manage dedicated account maintenance activities.
- Support drivers with service issues and provide clear communication to stakeholders.
- Uphold OSHA environmental and company compliance standards.
- Manage floor-level shop operations quality control and offsite equipment inventory.
- Leverage diagnostic tools and maintenance management software to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Foster teamwork consistency and problem-solving within shop staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience (1 year 1 year).
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a truck shop or related field.
- Valid drivers license required; Class A CDL preferred.
- FHWA-qualified Equipment Annual Inspector (396.12) and Brake Inspector (396.25).
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (maintenance sections.)
- Experience with diagnostic software (Freightliner International Paccar Cummins).
- Proficiency with Maintenance Management Software; knowledge of P&L is a plus.
- Strong organizational problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- A hands-on motivated attitude with the ability to thrive in a demanding fast-paced environment.
- $80000 - $100000 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
