Trailer Technician
About The Position
Join Hirschbach as a Diesel Mechanic! Why Work with Us? Hirschbach offers competitive pay, great benefits, and a Monday - Friday workweek so you can enjoy your nights and weekends. Plus, we invest in your growth with OEM training and provide a supportive, safety-first work environment. Hirschbach is seeking Trailer Mechanics at our Springfield, MA shop! At Hirschbach you will complete preventative maintenance and minor repairs on one of the newest and fully featured fleets. Come join our talented team of Mechanics! Although 2025 National Technician Appreciation Week has passed, we still want to take the time to thank all Technicians out there for what you do every day! Here is a video showing our APPRECIATION for our talented group of Techs: Interested in hearing more about Hirschbach? Check out our YouTube page: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwbAHftsNDh9o9WHHrlLRR0uFfnGH6fsa EOE. Offer of employment in contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Good English communication skills (speaking, reading, writing) for daily work
Nice To Haves
- 608 Certification preferred
- Experience working with Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) a plus
- Thermoking and/or Carrier factory certifications preferred
- Strong understanding of refrigeration operations and microprocessor control systems
- Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
- Basic computer skills for diagnostic tools
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on trailer refrigeration units
- Diagnose and fix issues on 2019-2024 Carrier units and 2024 Thermoking units
- Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems
- Repair or replace parts like compressors, evaporators, condensers, fans, hoses, belts, and electronic controls
- Ensure all repairs meet or exceed manufacturer specs and company standards
- Keep accurate maintenance records and paperwork
- Manage inventory of parts and supplies efficiently
- Follow safety policies to keep yourself and the team safe
- Provide clear, professional communication with drivers and fleet managers
- Stay updated on the latest industry tech and repair methods through ongoing training
- Help fellow technicians as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- $20 to $36 per hour, based on experience
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (no weekends!)
- 3 weeks PTO from day one!
- Weekly paychecks
- $1,200 annual tool allowance
- $200 annual boot allowance
- $1,200 annual CDL A or B stipend
- Uniforms with laundry service included
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, company-paid disability & life insurance, and more
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities to advance with OEM education courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
