Tractor Technician at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | Syracuse | Rezi

Tractor Technician at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Tractor Technician

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. · Syracuse

5 days ago

Tractor Technician

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. · Syracuse

5 days ago
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About the Role

Under general supervision, this position acts as a subject matter expert for Tractor Technicians, performing complex maintenance, service, and repair of J.B. Hunt tractors and other equipment. Technicians must troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete all fleet maintenance processes, ensuring units meet J.B. Hunt specifications. This role requires full-time attendance and may involve working outdoors, in various elements, or across multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, and complex repairs for tractor maintenance, including fuel system, battery, engine, drive train, onboard computer, transmission, air brake systems, and FHWA Inspections.
  • Onboard and mentor new Tractor Technician trainees and act as a team lead.
  • Participate in Original Equipment Manufacturing training for OE repairs.
  • Troubleshoot tractor issues, develop innovative solutions, and work independently with minimal direction.
  • Understand and follow all shop safety procedures.
  • Maintain professional communication with JB Hunt personnel and customers.
  • Complete secondary maintenance on escalated repairs.
  • Perform difficult repairs to company and manufacturer's specifications, complete work orders, and exceed requirements for standard repair times (SRT) and warranty guidelines.

Requirements

  • 18 years of age with 3 or more years of experience in Semi-Tractor maintenance and repair and/or training and/or military equivalent experience, 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.
  • Basic tools are required and must be supplied by the employee (may be obtained through a toolbox purchase program).
  • Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 lbs).
  • Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively.
  • 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.
  • Advanced active listening skills.
  • Advanced computer skills and/or comfortable working with a computer.
  • Advanced deductive reasoning skills.
  • Advanced organizational skills.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced time management skills.
  • Self-motivation.

Skills

  • Semi-Tractor maintenance and repair
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Component replacement
  • Complex repairs
  • Fuel system maintenance
  • Battery maintenance
  • Engine repair
  • Drive train maintenance
  • Onboard computer systems
  • Transmission repair
  • Air brake systems
  • FHWA Inspections
  • DOT inspections
  • Troubleshooting
  • Diagnosis
  • Shop safety procedures
  • Professional communication
  • Work order completion
  • Standard repair times (SRT)
  • Warranty guidelines
  • A/C Certification

Location

  • Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Work Type

  • Full time
  • Outdoors
  • Multiple shifts (nights/weekends)
  • Overtime

Experience Level

  • 3 or more years of experience in Semi-Tractor maintenance and repair
  • 1 year of experience in DOT inspections, FHWA inspections, and air brakes

Education Level

  • GED
  • High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

  • $28.47 - $42.71

Benefits

  • Medical benefit
  • Dental benefit
  • Vision benefit
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off (vacation and sick time)
  • Six weeks of paid maternity leave
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Six paid holidays annually

About the Company

  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.