Foreman

Hirschbach; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours PTO upon hire

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dent,

Vision, disability and life insurance

401(k)

Bonus incentives

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

Hirschbach Motor Lines is seeking a seasoned diesel shop supervisor in the United States, New York area to oversee daily operations, prioritize workloads, and keep repair timelines on track.

You will lead a team of diesel mechanics, mentor new hires, and ensure safety standards while coordinating with drivers and dispatch. Competitive pay, bonus incentives, and a comprehensive benefits plan are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of diesel mechanic experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong diagnostic skills and diesel engine knowledge.
• Familiar with safety compliance (DOT/OSHA) and shop software.
• Ability to mentor and motivate a maintenance team.
• Excellent communication with drivers, dispatch and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop operations, prioritizing workloads and repair timelines.
• Lead a team of diesel mechanics, providing guidance and coaching.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy‑duty trucks and trailers.
• Monitor preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Order parts, manage inventory, and track repair costs.
• Ensure safety compliance across all repair activities.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatch, and leadership to coordinate work.
• Train and mentor new mechanics.

Skills

Diesel mechanic leadership

Strong diagnostic skills

DOT & OSHA safety knowledge

Team leadership

Multi-task under pressure

Driver/dispatch communication

Education

CDL Class A

CDL Class B

Tools

MS Office

Cummins Insite

Diamond Logic Builder

Bendex Toolbox

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 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.
• 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)

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

MS Office

Intermediate

English Language (read, write, speak)

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Diamond logic builder

Some Knowledge

Bendex toolbox

Some Knowledge

Cummins Insite

Some Knowledge

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CDL Class B

CDL Class A

Equal Opportunity Employer
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