Inspector

Job Title:

Inspector

Department:

Maintenance

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Texas

City:

Dallas

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for inspecting, evaluating, and reporting on inbound and outbound units to ensure they meet Federal guidelines, Company Safety and Operational requirements to operate safely and efficiently on the public highways. 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:

• Perform inspections on Company units to ensure compliance with all Federal DOT and FHWA, State, and local commercial vehicle regulations
• Observe all Company safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ensure that all defects and deficiencies are noted and documented properly according to Company standards
• Ensure that all tires are properly serviced and meet Company standards
• Perform minor repairs to Company units (e.g., change lights, install mud flaps, add fluids, etc.) as required
• Assist drivers and co-workers as needed
• Manage availability and inventory of necessary parts, including spare parts
• Prepare necessary paperwork and direct traffic through the inspection lane

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent OR up to 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic deductive reasoning skills
• Basic experience in truck and trailer maintenance
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient active listening skills
• Proficient organizational skills
• Proficient time management skills
• Self-motivation
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including: lifting above 50 lbs., bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00633012 Inspector (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.