Downtime-Reduction Maintenance Vendor Coordinator

J.B. Hunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

J.B. Hunt in Lowell, AR is seeking a Maintenance Outsource Coordinator to minimize downtime by coordinating repairs with internal shops and external vendors. You will handle urgent calls and manage repair expenditures over $1,200 with management approval.

Key responsibilities include issuing POs, processing invoices, maintaining vendor data, and ensuring timely service and cost control. This role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years related experience.
• Ability to assess terminal workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in automotive/diesel environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer and manage routed breakdown calls; plan repairs and provide updates.
• Issue purchase orders and process vendor invoices.
• Maintain vendor profiles and submit change requests to management.
• Ensure service compliance; work with vendors to honor warranties and minimize cost.
• Coordinate with operations to reposition equipment and reassign shops when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Breakdown call handling

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vendor management software

ERP system

Invoices processing

Job description

J.B. Hunt in Lowell, AR is seeking a Maintenance Outsource Coordinator to minimize downtime by coordinating repairs with internal shops and external vendors. You will handle urgent calls and manage repair expenditures over $1,200 with management approval.

Key responsibilities include issuing POs, processing invoices, maintaining vendor data, and ensuring timely service and cost control. This role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.