Area Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the management of maintenance to company assets in the field. This position will manage account/location/ramp specific maintenance needs and their associated costs in order to ensure quality repairs and safety standards. The incumbent will orient and onboard new maintenance operations staff while emphasizing company and governmental safety practices.

• Monitor the performance of internal and external service provider(s) to ensure they meet company standards and remain within budget; resolve overcharged invoices, rework repairs, and warranty filings
• Provide facility maintenance support to accounts during start up and shutdown processes as required, including, but not limited to, assembling onsite storerooms and office furniture, coordinating and assisting with office repairs, and receiving bids from vendors
• Foster and maintain communication and cooperation between operations and maintenance personnel
• Inspect equipment at assigned accounts and vendors; perform repairs and verify settings meet company standards as necessary
• Ensure parts and supplies for vendors are available and shipped in a timely fashion to minimize parts costs and equipment downtime; maintain tire inspections and cost containment as required
• Utilize internal systems to monitor and track equipment needing service and campaigns; identify units that are overdue and make arrangements to have these items completed as soon as possible
• Maintain the company’s safety culture by promoting a safe work environment through inspection of operating equipment and facilities in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Act as a subject matter expert for accounts by consulting on maintenance policies and procedures; utilize continuous training to keep account personnel in the know
• Provide support to internal fleet support teams on vendor and invoicing issues; conduct audits on domiciled vendors and vendors with a high monthly spend
• Determine and maintain budgets for assigned accounts; provide input on opportunities to purchase equipment by evaluating condition and estimated net worth
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 3‑5 years of industry related experience and/or military equivalent
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record as per company standards

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
• Aptitude for learning new technologies/software applications and specialized equipment
• Ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business
• Ability to administer a budget
• Basic construction skills, i.e. remodeling office spaces, replacing fixtures (lighting/plumbing), painting
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to use time and resources efficiently and effectively
• Knowledge of approaches and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving operations or process problems
• Ability to use a logical approach to derive a specific conclusion from general ideas
• Willingness to travel up to 60%

Compensation includes base pay within the range indicated by the company, with possible eligibility for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes. Full‑time positions may receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship.