Job Description

Overview

The Body Technician position at J.B. Hunt involves performing intermediate level body repairs on tractors and other equipment under routine supervision. The role includes troubleshooting, rebuilding, repairing, and painting, with potential outdoor work and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect damaged or wrecked equipment and perform valuations to create cost estimates for repairs
  • Rebuild and paint wrecked trucks, hoods, and body parts with a focus on fiberglass and cosmetic repairs
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs related to tractor maintenance
  • Accurately perform repairs to company and manufacturer's specifications and complete work orders
  • Troubleshoot tractor issues and work independently while seeking assistance as needed
  • Understand and follow all shop safety procedures
  • Maintain professional communication with J.B. Hunt personnel and customers
  • Participate in Original Equipment Manufacturer training for repairs
  • Operate wrecker to move trucks into the shop for repairs
  • Perform post-maintenance diagnostics and testing

Requirements

  • 18 years of age with 1-2 years of experience in body repair or Semi-Tractor maintenance, or equivalent education and experience
  • Willingness to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends
  • A/C Certification
  • At least 1 year of experience in DOT inspections, FHWA inspections, and air brakes
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms
  • Ability to lift/move appliances up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to multitask and work independently or as part of a team
  • Proficient active listening, computer, deductive reasoning, organizational, problem solving, and time management skills

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Full-time attendance required
  • Sign-on bonus may be available for a limited time
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates located outside a 50-mile radius

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $39/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$40/hr across 49 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 134 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 81 different employers. 40 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 497 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. Dallas is among them.

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