Senior Field Mobile Technician – Trailers & Equipment

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Senior Mobile Technician to provide complex maintenance, service, and repair of trailers, containers, chassis, and power equipment at customer sites or rail yards using a mobile service truck.

Under general supervision, the Senior Technician troubleshoots, diagnoses, and completes fleet maintenance to meet company specifications; the role may involve nights, weekends, and outdoor work. CDL and welding/air brake certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of semi-tractor/trailer maintenance or equivalent education/experience.
• Clean motor vehicle record per JB Hunt guidelines; basic tools provided or employee-owned.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED; 3–4 years of semi-trailer maintenance experience; CDL DOT certification

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostics, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on trailers, containers, chassis and power equipment.
• Oversee recall campaigns and sign off on completion
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair ABS systems and specialized equipment including reefer units, lift gates, and frame alignment
• Properly attend to service truck parts inventory
• May onboard and mentor trainees; act as team lead and delegate work
• Follow all safety requirements at customer sites or rail yards
• Operate service truck professionally and keep unit clean and stocked
• Complete work orders and written materials per procedures
• Document damage to equipment for cost subrogation
• Use cutting torch and welding equipment for mid-level repairs on chassis and brackets
• Patch holes in trailer/container panels sealing water ingress
• Perform annual AA Trailer and FHWA Brake Inspections sign off

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver's License Class A

FHWA inspections & Air Brakes certification

Welding equipment

Forklift certification

EPA Refrigerant License

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Senior Mobile Technician to provide complex maintenance, service, and repair of trailers, containers, chassis, and power equipment at customer sites or rail yards using a mobile service truck.

Under general supervision, the Senior Technician troubleshoots, diagnoses, and completes fleet maintenance to meet company specifications; the role may involve nights, weekends, and outdoor work. CDL and welding/air brake certifications are preferred.