Trailer Maintenance Coordinator

Position Details:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday – Friday, 3pm-Midnight or 10 - 7

In Office

What is Landstar?

At Landstar, we stand for safe, secure, and reliable transportation services delivered by a network of independent freight agents, leased owner-operators, and other third-party capacity providers. Landstar offers customized shipping solutions in all modes of freight transportation, while providing an efficient and reliable supply chain that meets our customers’ needs and goals.

Why work at Landstar?

Landstar relies on the expertise, hard work and dedication of our employees to exceed expectations of those we serve. We have a highly diverse workforce that welcomes employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar is a great place to work if you want to be part of a top-notch freight transportation provider with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow.

We pride ourselves with providing multiple opportunities for growth and development.  When we have a position to fill, we first tap into our internal talent. We encourage continuous learning through various courses, webinars, and other training, to help employees improve their knowledge and develop new skills. With competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401k match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more, Landstar employees are well supported as reflected in our employees’ longevity!

At the end of the day, Landstar is an amazing place to work with a positive and enriching workplace culture.

What work will I perform at Landstar?

Responsible for ensuring Landstar’s company controlled trailing equipment is safe, compliant and well maintained.  The position is highly technical and customer service oriented.  The Trailer Maintenance Coordinator will interact with maintenance vendors, BCO’s, agents as well as others in the process of maintaining Landstar company controlled equipment.  The ideal candidate should have good business judgement, be able to make informed decisions and work independently as well as collaborate with team members. 

• Independently evaluate and authorize repairs up to $1,000.
• Answer inbound in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform follow up calls to ensure repairs have been completed.
• Serve as a maintenance advisor to BCO’s utilizing company controlled trailing equipment. 
• Independently locate and authorize qualified repair facilities to perform repairs for company controlled equipment. 
• Research parts distribution network for parts availability.
• Evaluate and document estimates received from vendors over $1000.
• Educate and counsel vendors who have failed to follow Trailer Maintenance procedures. 
• Process a Purchase Order for each repair authorized.
• Provide Purchase Order #s to vendors for previously authorized work.
• Research and identify trailing equipment which needs to be inspected and ensure an inspection is completed and documented.
• Work with Safety Department on accidents involving company trailers.

Experience needed for the role

Knowledge of equipment and/or trailer repair and preventative maintenance standards

Excellent communication and listening skills

Strong problem solving skills

Ability to multi-task and make educated decisions under pressure

Strong PC skills (Word, Excel)

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively with little supervision

Good organizational and follow through skills

Good negotiation skills

Mechanical aptitude and comprehension, preferred

Data entry 88kpm, preferred

What you need to bring to Landstar

Minimum Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required;

Minimum Experience: One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.

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