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Job Title:

Lead Maintenance Technician

Department:

Maintenance

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Texas

City:

Houston

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this position will serve as a team lead for the maintenance technicians across multiple disciplines. The position will take on the responsibility of overseeing and assigning work to technicians while being a subject matter expert and general consultant on the maintenance and repair of company equipment. The incumbent will assist management with their personnel duties during absences. Perform personnel tasks including staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance. 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:

• Ensure work shift begins on schedule and assign work orders to technicians to maintain an orderly and efficient workflow that meets internal customer deadlines; manage cost per hour

• Ensure team reaches and maintains goals set by leadership

• Maintain the company's safety culture by promoting a safe work environment in compliance with federal and state regulations, conducting safety meetings, mock OSHA inspections, modeling safe work habits, etc.

• Monitor that all required repair campaigns are completed and warranty procedures are followed

• Inspect completed repairs to ensure equipment is up to DOT and company standard

• Schedule inbound equipment and maintain estimated running time so that repairs are assigned in order of priority; ensure equipment status is updated continually to maximize utilization

• Monitor work in progress on the floor to ensure it is performed safely, correctly, and meets standard repair times

• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

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:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to act professionally

• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively

• Ability to document information and make quick decisions

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds)

• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)

• Ability to work both individually and as a team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work under minimal direction

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Don’t let distance keep you from becoming a part of our team! Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates located outside a 50-mile radius of the job.

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), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Maintenance, Safety, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00584024 Lead Maintenance 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.