• Shop Manager

    Hirschbach Motor Lines (Indianapolis, IN)


    •️ Ready to Build Something Big?

     

    Now Hiring: Shop Manager – New Location | Indianapolis, IN

     

    Hirschbach Motor Lines is launching a brand-new maintenance shop in Indianapolis—and we’re looking for a hands-on leader to run the show. With over 90 years of industry excellence and now the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America, we’re not just expanding—we’re building something extraordinary.

     

    If you have the drive, discipline, and leadership expertise to lead a high-performing maintenance team and bring a new shop to life, this is your opportunity to lead from day one.

     

    • What You’ll Do

    + Lead the launch of a brand-new shop location—set the standard from day one.

    + Oversee all shop operations: safety, quality control, inventory, diagnostics, and dispatch readiness.

    + Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team of diesel technicians and support staff.

    + Maintain real-time communication with internal departments about out-of-service equipment, maintenance timelines, and operational needs.

    + Ensure OSHA, EPA, and FMCSA compliance and manage parts inventory cost-effectively.

    + Drive technician productivity and accountability through daily floor supervision and performance coaching.

    + Coordinate nearby dedicated account support and handle offsite vendor activities and inspections.

    + Use diagnostic tools and software (Freightliner, International, Paccar, Cummins) to troubleshoot and verify repairs.

    + Maintain and optimize Maintenance Management Software (MMS) and reporting processes.

    • Who You Are

    + A strong leader with 4+ years of diesel maintenance and management experience.

    + Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but your experience is what matters most.

    + A proactive problem-solver with a get-it-done mindset and “All In to Win” attitude.

    + Skilled in diagnosing diesel engines, managing inventories, and leading shop floor operations.

    + Experienced with FHWA 396.12 and 396.25 requirements and annual inspection certifications.

    + Technically fluent in fleet maintenance software, P&L, and diagnostic systems.

    + Class A CDL preferred; valid driver's license required.

    • Compensation & Benefits

    + $80,000 – $100,000 base salary (based on experience)

    + Bonus incentive opportunities

    + 120 hours of PTO on Day One

    + Comprehensive Benefits Package

    + Medical, dental, vision

    + Company-paid life & disability insurance

    + Additional voluntary benefits

    + 401(k) with company match

    • Why This Role?

    + Be the founding manager of a brand-new shop—your fingerprints will be on everything.

    + Lead with autonomy and impact, while backed by a $1B+ national logistics powerhouse.

    + Join a company that’s investing in its people, its growth, and its future—starting with you.

     

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

     

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