At J.B. Hunt, we know that our equipment maintenance technicians are the ones that keep our drivers on the road and our company moving. Many of these technicians have spent their entire working careers here at J.B. Hunt. Without their hard work and long years of dedication to their craft, we wouldn’t be able to work toward our vision – to create the most the most efficient transportation network in north America.
As we celebrate Technician Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to recognize all of our technicians – tenured and new – who make up our equipment maintenance teams.
Long-Lasting Careers at J.B. Hunt
As Technician Appreciation Week rolls around, we are sharing the stories of some of our more tenured J.B. Hunt equipment maintenance technicians. Let’s learn more about Specialized Rebuild Technicians, Dustin and Bobby, Body Technician, Roberto, and Shop Manager, Jerry, as they all talk about their careers at J.B. Hunt and how it feels to be appreciated for their important work.
Dustin
Starting his career at J.B. Hunt in 1999, Dustin was originally drawn to the company because his father worked here long before he was even born. Dustin says, “Seeing my father go through this 45-year journey with the company with my own eyes. Knowing the benefits, and just the culture of the company, is really what makes me want to be around here for a long time.”
Roberto
Roberto started at J.B. Hunt on April 20, 2015, and said he knew he wanted to be a part of this company for many years before that. “I had always seen J.B. Hunt trucks and trailers on the roads as a kid, and whenever I saw it, I knew it’s where I wanted to be.”
When it comes to Technician Appreciation, Roberto knows that J.B. Hunt always has his back. “They always give me the tools I need to succeed. Anything at all, I can find it or they will assist me anyway they can,” he says. “They make my job a lot easier.”
Jerry
Known as the go-to person by many people at the Lowell, Arkansas shop, Jerry started his career at J.B. Hunt in 1989. Jerry started out as a tractor mechanic on the shop floor, back when our technicians were working on cabovers. His favorite J.B. Hunt company memory is when he met our founders themselves. Mr. Hunt was known to frequent the Lowell shop back in the day, so Jerry got to meet him then and Mrs. Hunt helped serve lunch at a recent Technician Appreciation lunch. Jerry said, “It’s humbling, and I’m very fortunate to have met both of them now, so those days rank up there at the top with me.”
As a former technician himself, Jerry knows that Technician Appreciation Week is an important recognition for our J.B. Hunt technicians. “This is not a glamorous job. So, a pat on the back, a thank you, a week of everyone showing them how much they mean, it’s fun.”
Bobby
Starting his career in 1986, Bobby has been with our company for nearly four decades. Over those many years with us, he says his favorite thing has been the relationships he has built with drivers.
As Technician Appreciation Week approaches, Bobby says, “Not all days are good, so it’s a good thing to be recognized. Tech appreciation is just an awesome way for the company to say ‘thank you’.”
Technician Appreciation Week
Across our company, we recognize the importance of our equipment maintenance teams. Without our equipment up and running, we couldn’t move freight for our customers and couldn’t provide our drivers with the trucks they need to safely do their jobs. During Technician Appreciation Week, we take time to recognize our equipment maintenance technicians with celebrations at shops across the country, leadership visits and more!
“National Technician Appreciation Week really gives us an opportunity to shine a light on part of the organization that’s sometimes unseen, unheard, but very much appreciated.” – Derek Kennemer, Senior Vice President of Maintenance
While we love celebrating Technician Appreciation Week, our equipment maintenance teams deserve to feel celebrated and appreciated all the time. That’s why we provide competitive pay and benefits, career progression opportunities and other perks that let our technicians know how valuable they are to J.B. Hunt.
Thank You, Technicians!
Thank you to every technician who has helped keep J.B. Hunt moving throughout the years! We sincerely appreciate the value you bring to our J.B. Hunt team.
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