Tractor Technician Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Tractor Technician Trainee to gain foundational knowledge of air brake systems, shop safety, and FHWA inspections.

You will shadow senior technicians, learn to perform repairs to manufacturer specs, and complete work orders while adhering to SRT and warranty guidelines. This full-time position requires willingness to work outdoors or across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and willingness to work outdoors or across shifts including nights/weekends.
• Preferred High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Shadow a senior technician to learn repairs and improve efficiency.
• Follow shop safety procedures.
• Maintain professional communication with JB Hunt personnel and customers.
• Train in routine maintenance, parts replacement, and basic air brake system work and FHWA inspections.

Skills

Communication (written and verbal)

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Multitasking

English reading

PPE usage

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Basic computer skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for gaining foundational knowledge of tools, equipment, shop safety, and J.B. Hunt Shop rules, policies, and procedures. The incumbent will learn to become efficient in, but not limited to, Air Break Systems and FHWA Inspections and the general repairs associated with them. 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Shadow a more seniored team member to learn to perform repairs to company and manufacturer's specifications complete work orders, and train to be efficient in company requirements for standard repair times (SRT) and warranty guidelines
• Understand and effectively follow all shop safety procedures
• Maintain professional communication with JB Hunt personnel and customers at all times
• Train to become efficient in routine preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, basic repair as it pertains to air brake systems and FHWA Inspections

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age; willingness to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to read documents and/or information in English
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic active listening skills
• Basic computer skills and/or comfortable working with a computer
• Basic deductive reasoning skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic time management skills
• Self-motivation

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $19 to $23.75

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

GED, High School

Job Opening ID

00640549 Tractor Technician Trainee (Evergreen) (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.