Equipment Manager

Paper Transport, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with 3% company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Paper Transport, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Equipment Manager to keep tractors and trailers safe, reliable, and ready to haul freight. You’ll work with drivers, Operations, maintenance vendors, and our corporate team to move equipment and resolve issues quickly.

This role suits organized, resourceful individuals who can work independently in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of experience in transportation, equipment/fleet management, maintenance, purchasing, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance for tractors and trailers.
• Work with maintenance vendors to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective repairs.
• Coordinate emergency breakdowns with drivers, vendors, and Operations to minimize downtime.
• Build and maintain relationships with local maintenance vendors.
• Communicate equipment updates and concerns with drivers and the corporate office.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance activity, and related costs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We’re seeking an Equipment Manager to support our Jacksonville, FL operation and ensure our tractors and trailers are safe, reliable, and ready to haul freight.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with drivers, Operations, maintenance vendors, and our corporate team to keep equipment moving and resolve issues quickly.

As an Equipment Manager, You Will:

• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance for tractors and trailers.
• Work directly with maintenance vendors to ensure repairs are completed safely, timely, and cost-effectively.
• Coordinate emergency breakdowns with drivers, vendors, and Operations to minimize downtime.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local maintenance vendors.
• Partner with Operations daily to identify equipment concerns and determine the best course of action.
• Communicate directly with drivers regarding equipment issues and provide timely support.
• Monitor equipment condition and availability to ensure trucks and trailers are ready to haul freight.
• Review repair invoices for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and work with vendors to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment repairs, maintenance activity, and related costs.
• Coordinate the installation and upgrades of in-cab communication devices.
• Coordinate the disposal of equipment at the end of its useful life.
• Communicate equipment updates, concerns, and trends with the corporate office.
• Respond to changing priorities and critical situations while balancing safety, service, cost, and operational needs.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of experience in transportation, equipment/fleet management, maintenance, purchasing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with drivers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in an active environment, including frequent movement between the office and yard and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Why PTI?

• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and development

A Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers

At Paper Transport, we’re not just building careers, we’re building community. As a Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers, we bring the same passion, teamwork, and commitment to excellence on the road as the Packers do on the field. Join a team that’s driving forward with purpose, pride, and a winning spirit.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Information included in this job description does not necessarily represent a complete list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require other duties as circumstances change.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in General.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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