Trailer Technician Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Six weeks maternity leave + two weeks?

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. seeks a Trailer Technician Trainee in Wisconsin.

Under close supervision, you will gain foundational knowledge of tools, shop safety, and FHWA inspections while learning air brake systems and related repairs. The role may involve outdoor work, varied shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime, requiring full-time attendance. Responsibilities include shadowing a senior technician, following safety procedures, communicating with staff and customers, and progressing

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to supply your own basic tools, or purchase through our toolbox purchase program.
• Willingness to work outdoors in the elements.
• Able to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Shadow a senior team member to learn repairs to company and manufacturer specifications and complete work orders.
• Follow all shop safety procedures.
• Maintain professional communication with J.B. Hunt personnel and customers.
• Train to become efficient in routine preventative maintenance, replacement of parts, basic repair on air brake systems, and FHWA inspections.

Skills

Willingness to work outdoors

Ability to work multiple shifts incl.n

Teamwork and autonomy

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Own basic tools / toolbox program

Job description

Job Title

Trailer Technician Trainee

Department

Maintenance

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Wisconsin

City

Mt Pleasant

Full/Part Time

Full time

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

• Shadow a more senior team member to learn to perform repairs to company and manufacturer’s specifications complete work orders, and train to be efficient in company requirements forstandard repair times (SRT) and warranty guidelines
• Understand and effectively follow all shop safety procedures
• Maintain professional communication with J.B. 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: Must be 18 years of age

• Able to supply your own basic tools, or purchase through our toolbox purchase program
• Willingness to work outdoors in the elements
• Able to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient computer skills and/or comfortable working with a computer, including Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to use time and resources efficiently and effectively
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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
• and six paid holidays annually

Education

GED, High School

Job Opening ID

00636510 Trailer 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.