Equipment Specialist
About The Position
The Equipment Specialist is responsible for overseeing UniGroup’s owned and leased trailer fleet, ensuring assets are maintained, compliant, and available to support operational needs. This role manages day-to-day fleet maintenance activities while also supporting longer-term planning through data analysis, budgeting, and lifecycle decision-making. You will work closely with load planners, managers, vendors, and operational partners to ensure trailers are safe, cost-effective, and deployed where they are needed most. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys ownership, organization, and using data to drive practical decisions in a logistics environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience
- 2–3 years of relevant work experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or asset management
- Strong Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets and formulas
- Comfort analyzing data to support cost control and operational decision-making
- Experience tracking assets, costs, or maintenance schedules
- Ability to learn financial concepts related to depreciation and asset lifecycle planning
Responsibilities
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs, schedule repairs, and respond to maintenance issues to ensure safe and efficient fleet operations
- Manage fleet maintenance costs, analyze maintenance data, and make financial decisions within department guidelines
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, including inspections, insurance, and required documentation
- Manage vendor relationships and support the purchase, lease, or disposal of trailers
- Maintain accurate records across UniGroup systems, reconciling the fixed asset register with physical counts
- Analyze fleet data to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize asset utilization, and support strategic decisions around purchasing, leasing, and retirement
- Coordinate with operational partners to ensure trailers are available across assigned regions, including managing rentals when needed
- Generate reports related to maintenance, asset performance, and fleet utilization
- Support continuity of information across operational and accounting systems
- Handle additional tasks as needed to support the department
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Paid parental and family leave
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
