Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

  Location: Onsite – Jacksonville, FL Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Salary: $19.00 - $22.86 per hour based on experience                                                                  What work will you perform? As a Fleet Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that Landstar’s company-controlled trailing equipment remains safe, compliant, and properly maintained. This position centers on providing exceptional internal and external customer support, with a strong focus on mechanical/automotive/fleet administrative functions. You will serve as a key point of contact, working closely with maintenance vendors, BCOs (Business Capacity Owners/CDL Owner Operators), Landstar Agents, and internal teams to coordinate and oversee equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound business judgment, the ability to make informed decisions, and the capacity to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.   Essential Responsibilities: Answer inbound calls in a timely and professional manner. Independently evaluate and authorize repairs for up to $1,500. Evaluate and document estimates received from vendors over $1,500. 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. 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.  Minimum Experience and Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required One-year experience in administrative customer support roles  Preferred Experience and Qualifications: 6 months transportation experience   6 months vendor account management experience 6 months automotive, dealership, fleet, or parts experience Combination of any three  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of equipment and/or trailer repair and preventative maintenance standards; overall mechanical knowledge. Ability to handle high volume of calls daily Excellent data entry skills Effective communication and active 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