Foreman

Hirschbach; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

120 hours PTO upon hire

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hirschbach Motor Lines is seeking a shop supervisor to oversee daily diesel repair operations and lead a team of skilled mechanics. You will diagnose heavy-duty trucks, ensure quality workmanship, and maintain maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

You will coordinate parts, manage costs, and uphold safety standards while communicating effectively with drivers and dispatch to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of diesel mechanic experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong diagnostic skills and knowledge of diesel systems.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach a team.
• Commitment to safety compliance and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop operations—prioritize workloads, assign tasks, and keep repair timelines on track.
• Lead a team of diesel mechanics, offering technical guidance and coaching.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers.
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and emergency repairs.
• Order parts, manage inventory, and track repair costs.
• Ensure safety compliance and uphold high standards.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatch, and leadership as the shop-road bridge.
• Train and mentor new mechanics to develop the next generation.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnostics

Leadership

Team coaching

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Tools

Shop software

Repair tracking tools

Job description

• 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’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

• Up to $75k 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.

About 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. 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.