Maintenance Outsource 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

Job Title:Maintenance Outsource CoordinatorDepartment:Production & Skilled TradesCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:ArkansasCity:LowellFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general supervision, this position is responsible for minimizing downtime to J.B. Hunt equipment to improve utilization of assets and control maintenance costs. Accountable for the coordination of maintenance repairs with our internal maintenance shops and outside vendors. The incumbent also handles sensitive and urgent/priority calls and must receive management approval for repair expenditures exceeding $1,200.00.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Answer and manage routed breakdown calls, efficiently plan repairs, and provide timely updates to stakeholdersIssue Purchase Orders and process invoices for vendor paymentsMaintain the vendor profile by obtaining updated information and submit change requests to managementEnsure service compliance is metWork with vendors to ensure warranty is honored and parts retained when necessaryWork with vendors to ensure services are being completed in a timely manner and controlling costsProvide follow up to ensure problems have been handled in a timely mannerLocate the appropriate vendor closest to the breakdown to ensure minimum wait time, competitive pricing, and quality repairs to minimize cost; must receive management approval for repair expenditures exceeding $1,200.00Submit required estimates to equipment central teams and follow-up on pending approvalsMonitor open requests and coordinate with operations teams to reposition equipment for repair; reassign shops or vendors when necessaryPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or military equivalentAND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiencesAbility to assess terminal workloads, adjust work distribution accordingly, and ensure deadlines are metAbility to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediumsAbility to process information with high levels of accuracyPreferred Qualifications:Automotive and/or diesel mechanic knowledgeExperience in Automotive ServicesAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with personnel, customers and vendorsAbility to exercise discretionAbility to make time-sensitive decisionsAbility to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamAble to read, interpret, and analyze data in reportsExperience in a call center environmentExperience in invoicingExperience with collecting/documenting informationAbility to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentAbility to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations to provide excellent serviceThis 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:MaintenanceJob Opening ID:00648282 Maintenance Outsource Coordinator (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. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.