Maintenance and Repair Specialist
About The Position
The Maintenance and Repair Specialist inspects and approves work orders and performs post audits while monitoring and controlling equipment repair across specified repair shops and facilities. The role oversees chassis maintenance and repair costs, out-of-service equipment, repair estimates and limits, tire inventory, vendor performance, and compliance with company inspection and repair standards. It includes regular coordination with logistics, vendors, terminal personnel, local managers, and Fleet Operations, as well as daily visits to specified local CYs and depots and preparation of written reports on issues found. The specialist reviews and approves or rejects work orders in the M&R system, addresses discrepancies with vendors, reviews system reports, conducts safety reviews and shop-site audits, and manages inspection notifications. Additional responsibilities include third-party billing and damage recovery, replacement license plates, off-hire and scrap chassis programs, and chassis renumbering. The role requires the ability to work independently and communicate company policies and procedures effectively. Safe operation of a forklift and yard hostler is preferred.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in maintenance and repair.
- Thorough knowledge of chassis or trailer repair.
- Ability to communicate company policy and procedures effectively.
- Ability to identify problems and seek solutions.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet daily requirements.
- Ability to interface credibly with vendors and terminal personnel.
- Ability to work with internal and external customers.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in chassis maintenance and repair.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift and a yard hostler.
Responsibilities
- Inspect chassis and approve work orders at specified facilities.
- Monitor and control chassis maintenance and repair costs at specified locations.
- Monitor and control out-of-service equipment levels, including repair estimate approvals and repair limit compliance.
- Communicate regularly with the logistics department regarding equipment requirements.
- Report chassis out-of-service status, counts, and notes in the M&R system as needed.
- Visit specified local CYs and depots daily to address maintenance and repair issues, enforce company policies, and provide detailed written reports of problems to the local manager.
- Communicate DCLI inspection and repair standards to vendors and ensure they are followed.
- Investigate ways to reduce overall maintenance and repair costs without compromising service levels.
- Work with vendors to increase productivity.
- Monitor and control tire inventory levels at all facilities.
- Read and respond to emails and correspondence as soon as possible, no later than one working day.
- Review work order entries in the M&R system daily and approve or reject them daily.
- Discuss and resolve work order entry discrepancies with M&R vendors.
- Perform the DCLI monthly safety review.
- Conduct shop-site audits for all responsible locations.
- Monitor and release DVER/DVIR inspections when notified by a location.
- Review M&R system reports as needed, including vendor report card, duplicate repair code, work order, and STS code frequency reports.
- Generate information and complete third-party billing and damage recovery at all locations.
- Track and order replacement chassis license plates and report to Fleet Ops when installed.
- Coordinate off-hire and scrap chassis programs.
- Control and report chassis renumbering at all locations.
Benefits
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for the employee and family.
- Ample PTO and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Wellness resources.
- Company-sponsored parties, outings, and other perks.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Internal training and educational resources.
- Quarterly and annual awards for outstanding performance.
- Pathways to promotions and access to advice, feedback, and mentorship.
- Participation in professional organizations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
