- Job Type: Full-Time
- Listing Status: Active
- Date Posted: 2026-11-06 08:27
Job Description
Welcome! Thanks for stopping by. We’re excited that you’re considering Nussbaum as the next step in your career! To kick it off, here’s a little about who we are:
- We are Employee-Owned. All of our people receive an ownership stake in the company via our ESOP.
- We are Purpose Driven. Our goal is to make a positive impact through each interaction. Therefore, character and integrity are essential.
- We celebrate faith & family. We believe God owns this business and we’re just stewards for a season.
- Innovation is our thing. We’re bent on continuous improvement and crushing expectations. We aren’t afraid to try something new.
- We enjoy being at work. The transportation industry is hectic, but we do our best to have fun along the way 😊.
Does this match what you’re looking for?
Now, for those job details:
We’re hiring an Inspection Lane Technician at our West Shop in Hudson, IL! You’ll run our Inspection Lane — inspecting every tractor and trailer that comes through, knocking out “Quick Hit” repairs on the spot, and handing off bigger jobs to the shop. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, and you’ll be talking with drivers and the shop office all day. Keeping our trucks safe and drivers moving makes this role a big part of Nussbaum’s success! Your duties include:
- Inspect every tractor and trailer that passes through the lane, and document defects and safety concerns.
- Complete Quick Hit repairs on tires, lights, mudflaps, air lines and brakes, minor body work, and DOT markings and plates.
- Decide what can be fixed in the lane and what needs to go to the shop.
- Keep the West Shop office updated on incoming work, repair status, and major repairs found.
- Explain findings to drivers clearly and respectfully, and keep wait times short.
- Create inspections and record parts, labor, and work performed in our computer system.
- Follow safe work practices and keep the lane clean, organized, and stocked.
Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
- Location: 19336 N 1425 East Rd, Hudson, IL 61748
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
- Pay range: $20 – $30 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
- Trainees start at $18 per hour.
- OT pay (1.5x base rate).
- Annual Boot Allowance – $100.
- Health, dental, & vision coverage for you + eligible dependents.
- Life & disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.
- 401(k) match.
- ESOP account – company-funded supplemental retirement account, in addition to the 401(k).
- Paid holidays & escalating PTO.
- Food days! Every month, enjoy a free gourmet lunch served by fellow employee owners.
- Company Wellness Program – includes step and weight loss incentives, gym reimbursements, and free add-on healthcare benefits.
- Rewards – GrowRED + Wellness points may be redeemed for gift cards, electronics, PTO days, and more!
- Tech Training & Personal Development.
Job Requirements
Here’s the type of person we’re looking for:
- Strong communicator — keeps the shop office and drivers in the loop without being asked.
- Safety mindset
- Team player — interacts well with others, respectful, gives and receives feedback with grace and honesty.
- Self-motivated — identifies new opportunities and takes initiative to solve problems.
- Learner — always looking to grow, both personally and professionally.
Experience & Qualifications
- Working knowledge of tractor and trailer systems, including tires, lighting, air systems, and brakes.
- Comfortable on a computer — creating inspections, logging repairs, and messaging the team.
- Able to work quickly and accurately while juggling several units at once.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Basic hand tools.
- 1+ years of heavy-duty truck or trailer maintenance experience (preferred).
- DOT Annual Inspection and Brake Inspector qualifications (preferred).
- Class A CDL or ability to move tractors and trailers in the yard (preferred).
Physical requirements: Standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing on equipment for long periods; lifting up to 50 lbs regularly; working in a shop and lane environment with noise and changing outdoor temperatures.
Drug Testing: This position is subject to drug testing.
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