Maintenance and Repair Specialist

Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI)•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance and Repair Specialist monitors and controls equipment repair activities and costs in the Houston area. The role works with terminals, container yards, vendors, and logistics teams to keep equipment available, meet repair standards, maintain inventories, and support cost control. The position also conducts site visits and audits, reviews work orders and reports, supports damage recovery and road service, and ensures timely invoicing and monthly accruals.

Requirements

Five years of experience in maintenance and repair.
Thorough knowledge of chassis or trailer repair.
Ability to effectively communicate company policies and procedures.
Ability to identify problems and seek solutions.
Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet daily requirements.
Ability to interact credibly with vendors and terminal personnel.
Ability to work with internal and external customers.
Ability to travel 60%–80% of the week.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control maintenance and repair costs for chassis.
Monitor out-of-service equipment levels, including repair estimate approvals and repair limit compliance.
Communicate regularly with the logistics department about equipment requirements.
Update chassis out-of-service status and notes in the M&R system as needed.
Visit local terminals and container yards daily to address M&R issues and enforce company policies; provide detailed written reports of problems to the Houston M&R Manager.
Communicate DCLI inspection and repair standards to vendors and ensure they are followed on equipment repairs.
Help locations identify ways to reduce overall M&R costs without compromising service levels.
Work with vendors to increase productivity.
Monitor and control inventory levels of DCLI-owned spare parts and tires.
Respond to correspondence as soon as possible and no later than one working day.
Review M&R system work-order input daily and transmit work orders daily.
Assist with selecting new repair vendors within the region when required.
Discuss and resolve work-order input discrepancies with M&R vendors.
Perform DCLI monthly safety reviews and conduct shop-site audits for responsible locations.
Monitor and release DVER/DVIR inspections that locations are notified of.
Participate in the Top Ten Trucker Load Program by visiting one truck line per week.
Review M&R system reports as needed, including S09, S11, duplicate-code, and duplicate-work-order reports.
Generate information for third-party billing and damage recovery at all locations.
Assist with road service where necessary.
Track and order chassis license plates.
Verify, code, and approve invoices up to $10,000.
Work with the logistics team to maintain proper inventory levels at locations.
Coordinate off-hire and scrap chassis programs.
Ensure monthly accruals are completed accurately and on time.

Benefits

Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for the employee and family.
Ample paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Flexibility to support work-life balance.
Wellness resources.
Company-sponsored parties, outings, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement.
Internal training and educational resources.
Quarterly and annual performance awards.
Promotion pathways, advice, feedback, and mentorship.
Participation in professional organizations.