Lead Maintenance Technician

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • Converse, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience
• 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
• Maintenance, Safety, Transportation/Logistics experience

Nice To Haves

• Fortune 500 experience
• Career advancement
• Nationwide relocation possibilities

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
• Other duties as assigned
• 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

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
• two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually
• annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees