Body Technician

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Bethlehem, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced body repair technician to troubleshoot, rebuild, repair and paint tractors and related equipment under routine supervision.

The role may involve outdoor work, varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with potential overtime. You will work to standards and procedures, performing intermediate repairs to company specifications while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Inspect damaged or wrecked equipment and perform valuations to create cost estimates for repairs.
• Proficient knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, and more difficult repairs as it pertains tractor maintenance.
• Understand standard repair times (SRT) and warranty guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged or wrecked equipment and perform valuations to create cost estimates for repairs.
• Rebuild and paint wrecked trucks, hoods, and body parts with focus on fiberglass and cosmetic repairs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of preventative maintenance and repair of fuel systems, batteries, engines, and drive trains.

Skills

Tractor maintenance

Fiberglass repair

Paint application

Mechanical troubleshooting

Cost estimation

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for performing intermediate level body repairs. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, rebuilding, repairing, and painting of J.B. Hunt tractors and other equipment. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Description

$1,500 sign on bonus available for limited time.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged or wrecked equipment and perform valuations to create cost estimates for repairs
• Rebuild and paint wrecked trucks, hoods, and body parts with special focus on fiberglass and cosmetic repairs
• Demonstrate proficient technical knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, and more difficult repairs as it pertains tractor maintenance including but not limited to the fuel system, battery, engine, drive train, onboard computer, transmission, air brake systems and FHWA Inspections
• Accurately perform intermediate level repairs to company and manufacturer's specifications, complete work orders, and demonstrate understanding of company requirements forstandard repair times (SRT) and warranty guidelines
• Troubles