Senior Trailer Technician – Lead Complex Repairs

jbhunt; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Sr Trailer Technician to perform complex maintenance, service, and repair of trailers, containers, and chassis. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete fleet maintenance per J.B. Hunt specifications.

Starting pay range is $29.15–$43.75 per hour with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with 3+ years' semi-trailer maintenance/repair experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in DOT inspections, FHWA inspections, and air brakes.
• Able to supply your own basic tools or purchase through toolbox program.
• Willingness to work outdoors and across multiple shifts, including nights/weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of preventative maintenance and complex repairs on trailers.
• Troubleshoot trailer issues and perform repairs per specs and warranty guidelines.
• Participate in OE training for OE repairs.
• Follow all shop safety procedures.
• Maintain professional communication with teammates and customers.
• Complete secondary maintenance on escalated repairs.
• May troubleshoot and repair refrigerated trailers.
• May onboard and mentor new technician trainees; coordinate shift tasks.

Skills

Trailer maintenance

Air brakes

FHWA inspections

Diagnostics

Team leadership

Education

GED, High School

EPA 608 certification

Refrigeration License

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Sr Trailer Technician to perform complex maintenance, service, and repair of trailers, containers, and chassis. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete fleet maintenance per J.B. Hunt specifications.

Starting pay range is $29.15–$43.75 per hour with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off for full-time roles.