Shop Manager
📍 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. 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.

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 Hirschbach’s culture of safety and service.

What You’ll 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 We're Looking ForBachelor's 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 driver's 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. Pay & Benefits$80,000 - $100,000 based on experienceOpportunity 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)Does this role sound like the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team that’s All in to Win!

 
EOE. Offer of employment in contingent upon successful completion or pre-employment drug screen and background check.