Tractor Technician Apprentice

jbhunt; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

disability coverage

Paid time off

Six weeks maternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Tractor Technician Trainee to gain foundational knowledge of tools, shop safety, and air brake systems under supervision.

The role may involve outdoor work, varied shifts including nights/weekends, and overtime with full-time attendance. The position emphasizes learning repairs per manufacturer specs, safety adherence, and progressive hands-on experience in maintenance tasks and FHWA inspections while maintaining professional relations with

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older and willing to work outdoors or across multiple shifts including nights/weekends
• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Shadow a senior team member to learn repairs to company and manufacturer specifications, complete work orders, and train to meet standard repair times and warranty guidelines
• Follow all shop safety procedures
• Maintain professional communication with JB Hunt personnel and customers at all times
• Train to become proficient in routine preventative maintenance and air brake systems and FHWA inspections

Skills

Communication

Reading English

Teamwork

PPE safety

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Time management

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Physical strength

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Tractor Technician Trainee to gain foundational knowledge of tools, shop safety, and air brake systems under supervision.

The role may involve outdoor work, varied shifts including nights/weekends, and overtime with full-time attendance. The position emphasizes learning repairs per manufacturer specs, safety adherence, and progressive hands-on experience in maintenance tasks and FHWA inspections while maintaining professional relations with