Director - Fleet Maintenance

CRST The Transportation Solution•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CRST is evolving its maintenance organization to better support the growth and complexity of Dedicated Solutions. As Director - Fleet Maintenance, you'll lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets and maintenance functions, driving fleet reliability, cost performance, compliance, and operational execution across a large and diverse operation. You'll lead maintenance leaders, influence how maintenance strategy is executed across the business, and partner closely with Operations and Equipment Solutions leadership to improve equipment performance and customer service. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on fleet performance, operational efficiency, and customer experience across one of CRST's largest business segments.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience, including experience leading maintenance managers, maintenance leaders, or multi-location maintenance operations
Demonstrated experience leading leaders and managing multiple maintenance functions or business units
Strong knowledge of Class-8 maintenance operations, preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability practices, repair cost management, and maintenance planning
Experience managing maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency initiatives
Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA requirements applicable to fleet maintenance operations
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational execution across multiple teams and locations
Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, operations teams, vendors, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Experience leading maintenance operations within transportation, trucking, fleet, or logistics environments
Experience overseeing multiple maintenance locations, fleets, or business units
Experience supporting breakdown operations, parts management, tire programs, warranty administration, or related maintenance functions
Experience with fleet maintenance management systems and analytics platforms, including Cetaris or similar tools

Responsibilities

Lead the Cedar Rapids-based 24/7 Breakdown Team, driving service levels, issue resolution, and support for fleet uptime across the Dedicated Solutions network
Lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets, locations, and maintenance functions
Drive fleet reliability, equipment uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, and service quality
Lead and develop maintenance leaders while building accountability and operational excellence across the organization
Execute maintenance strategy and align maintenance activities with customer commitments and business objectives
Own maintenance cost performance, budgets, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency initiatives
Review and approve significant repair decisions and escalated equipment issues
Lead maintenance support functions and operational programs supporting fleet performance
Establish and reinforce maintenance standards, processes, and best practices
Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements
Partner with Operations and Equipment Solutions leadership to improve fleet performance and customer service
Support workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and recruiting efforts
Monitor maintenance KPIs, compliance, and financial results to drive continuous improvement