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Mobile Pallet Jack Technician

JB Hunt
Windsor Locks, Connecticut Posted Oct 13, 2026
On-siteUSD 26 - 33 / hour

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Mobile Pallet Jack Technician

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Full time

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of J.B. Hunt's pallet jacks and associated equipment at customer sites and other locations as needed in an assigned region using a mobile service truck. Technicians must be able to diagnose and complete all processes while checking that equipment meets J.B. Hunt standards.

Job Description:

Sign on bonus may be available for a limited time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately complete work orders and other written materials according to established procedures
  • Perform diagnostic, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance tasks on pallet jacks, including, but not limited to, electrical systems, batteries, charging equipment, and hydraulic components
  • Follow all safety requirements while onsite at locations and represent the company in a professional manner
  • Professionally operate assigned service truck and according to company requirements; properly attend to service truck parts inventory
  • Properly document damage to company equipment to estimate cost of repairs
  • Apply and develop mechanical and technical skills through continuous training
  • Oversee recall campaigns and sign off on completion
  • Oversee annual safety inspections to ensure pallet jack equipment complies with operational standards

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 18 years of age with at least 1 year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or military equivalent
  • AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
  • Possess a clean motor vehicle record per J.B. Hunt guidelines
  • Able to supply your own basic tools or purchase through our toolbox purchase program
  • Know how to use a multimeter and other diagnostic tools
  • Experience with electrical systems, hydraulics, batteries, and/or charging systems
  • Ability to fulfill physical demands (lift up to 60 lbs)
  • Ability to read schematics, maps, blueprints, and manuals
  • Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or military equivalent

  • Experience with welding

  • Ability to provide a quality of service that customers describe as excellent

  • Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Ability to use time and resources efficiently and effectively

  • The expected starting pay range for this position is between $26.20 - $32.75

  • 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

  • The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable
  • eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays
  • annually.

Education

  • High School, GED

Work Experience:

  • Maintenance

Job Opening ID:

  • 00648215 Mobile Pallet Jack Technician (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.

  • About Us

  • Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You

  • ™.

  • Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics,

  • offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.

  • There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B.

  • Hunt is

  • the

  • place to jumpstart your career.

  • Why J.B. Hunt?

  • J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The

  • career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and

  • benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and

  • take

  • great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

  • What are we looking for?

  • J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to

  • join

  • our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all

  • departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at

  • J.B.

  • Hunt could take your career to the next level.

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