Equipment Specialist

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Hybrid | St. Louis, MO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Model
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Typically 2-3 days per week in office, with some weeks requiring additional in-office presence

The Equipment Specialist is responsible for overseeing Uni Group’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 for someone who enjoys ownership, organization, and using data to drive practical decisions in a logistics environment.

• 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 Uni Group 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience

• 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

Top performers in this role tend to be:

• Self-starters who take ownership of their work and follow through
• Organized and detail-oriented, especially when managing deadlines and compliance requirements
• Strong communicators who collaborate effectively with planners, fleet managers, and vendors
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes
• Action-oriented and willing to dig into data to solve problems
• Team players who adapt well in a dynamic operating environment

Uni Group is a transportation cooperative that owns and supports the United Van Lines and Mayflower brands. We partner with a nationwide network of agents and service providers to deliver household goods and specialty logistics services across the United States and internationally. Our cooperative model emphasizes collaboration, operational excellence, and long‑term relationships with our agents, customers, and employees.

Uni Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance, including:

• 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

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Uni Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future.

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