
Trailer Technician Trainee
Pittston, PAFull-time$17.3/hrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Under close supervision, the Trailer Technician Trainee gains foundational knowledge of tools, equipment, shop safety, and company procedures. The trainee learns air brake systems, FHWA inspections, and related repairs, with opportunities to work outdoors and across shifts, including nights or weekends, as well as overtime. The role requires full-time attendance.
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Job Title: Trailer Technician Trainee Department: Maintenance Country: United States of America State/Province: Pennsylvania City: Pittston Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under close supervision, this position is responsible for gaining foundational knowledge of tools, equipment, shop safety, and J.B. Hunt Shop rules, policies, and procedures. The incumbent will learn to become efficient in, but not limited to, Air Break Systems and FHWA Inspections and the general repairs associated with them. 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:
- Shadow a more senior team member to learn to perform repairs to company and manufacturer's specifications complete work orders, and train to be efficient in company requirements for standard repair times (SRT) and warranty guidelines • Understand and effectively follow all shop safety procedures
- Maintain professional communication with J.B. Hunt personnel and customers at all times
- Train to become efficient in routine preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, basic repair as it pertains to air brake systems, and FHWA Inspections
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences: Able to supply your own basic tools, or purchase through our toolbox purchase program Willingness to work outdoors in the elements Able to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends, if needed Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums Ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Proficient computer skills and/or comfortable working with a computer, including Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Ability to use time and resources efficiently and effectively Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds) Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE) This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation Information: Salary: $17.30 hourly Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set
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, High School Work Experience:
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Job Opening ID: 00649529 Trailer Technician Trainee (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. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.
How this job compares
Set against the 6,859 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17.3/hr
- Pennsylvania median$25–31/hr99 hourly ranges
- US median$26–32/hr3,171 hourly ranges
This rate, $17.30/hr, is 40% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 294 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Pennsylvania and 6,859 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Carrols Corporation14 open
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- Experience
- Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (3,753 postings).
- Education
- 29 of the 6,859 open Maintenance Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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