About this role
Body Technician
Description
- Under general supervision, this position acts as a subject matter expert for body repairs. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, rebuilding, repairing, and painting of J.B. Hunt tractors and other equipment. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect damaged or wrecked equipment and perform valuations to create cost estimates for repairs
- Rebuild and paint wrecked trucks, hoods, and body parts; utilize expertise to perform wholistic repairs
- Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, and complex repairs as it pertains tractor maintenance including but not limited to the fuel system, battery, engine, drive train, onboard computer, transmission, air brake systems and FHWA Inspections
- Accurately perform the most difficult repairs to company and manufacturer's specifications including aluminum and steel welding, complete work orders, and exceed requirements for standard repair times (SRT) and warranty guidelines
- Troubleshoot tractor issues, develop innovative solutions, and work independently under minimal direction
- Understand and effectively follow all shop safety procedures
- Maintain professional communication with JB Hunt personnel and customers at all times
- Complete secondary maintenance on escalated repairs
- Adhere to safety standards and procedures including maintaining respirator log
- Participate in Original Equipment Manufacture training for OE repairs
- Operate wrecker to move trucks into shop to be repaired
- Perform post-maintenance diagnostics and testing
- May onboard and mentor Technician trainees; act as team lead to include beginning or ending shifts
Shift Schedule: Shifts may vary based upon location and business needs. In addition to the company benefits listed below, the maintenance team will also have access to:
- Career growth opportunities
- Company-provided uniforms and annual boot program
- Safety culture with bonus incentives
- Technicians can gain new skills and grow their opportunities through J.B. Hunt's Technician Career Advancement (TCA) program
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age with 3 or more years of experience in body repair/ Semi-Tractor maintenance and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; willingness to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
- A/C Certification
- At least 1 year of experience in DOT inspections, FHWA inspections, and air brakes
- Forklift Certification
- PPG (paint) Certification
- Welding (tig and stick) Certification
- Basic tools are required to successfully perform this role