Senior Mobile Trailer Technician (Lead)

J.b.-Hun; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

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

The Senior will diagnose and troubleshoot to meet J.B. Hunt specifications, supervise shifts as needed, and ensure safety at all times. Ability to work nights/weekends and outdoors is required in some assignments.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age for equipment up to 10,000 lbs or 21 years for over 10,000 lbs with 2–3 years’ experience in semi-trailer maintenance and repair.
• Clean motor vehicle record per JB Hunt guidelines.
• Own tools required; employer may offer toolbox purchase program in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostics, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on trailers, chassis and power equipment.
• Oversee recall campaigns and sign off on completion.
• Diagnose and repair ABS, refrigeration units, lift gates, and frame alignment.
• Maintain service truck parts inventory and ensure stock readiness.
• 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 it clean and stocked.
• Accurately complete work orders and written materials per procedures.
• Document damage for subrogation of repair costs.
• Use cutting torch and welding equipment for mid-level chassis repairs.
• Patch holes in panels and roofs; ensure water tightness.
• Perform annual AA Trailer and FHWA Brake Inspections sign off.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Lead and mentoring

Service truck operation

Documentation

Welding

Cutting torch use

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A

FHWA Inspections & Air Brakes

EPA 608 Certification

Refrigeration License

Welding Certification

Forklift Certification

Job description

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

The Senior will diagnose and troubleshoot to meet J.B. Hunt specifications, supervise shifts as needed, and ensure safety at all times. Ability to work nights/weekends and outdoors is required in some assignments.