Maintenance and Repair Specialist

DCLI•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance and Repair Specialist monitors and controls equipment repair activities and costs for chassis in the Houston area. The role works with terminals, container yards, vendors, logistics, and internal teams to ensure equipment availability, repair quality, policy compliance, and appropriate inventory levels. The position involves extensive regional travel, regular site visits and audits, and timely reporting and processing of maintenance and repair activity.

Requirements

Five years of experience in maintenance and repair.
Thorough knowledge of chassis or trailer repair.
Ability to communicate company policies 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.
Ability to travel 60%–80% of the week.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control chassis maintenance and repair costs, out-of-service equipment levels, repair estimate approvals, and repair limit compliance.
Communicate regularly with the logistics department about equipment requirements and work with logistics to maintain appropriate inventory levels at locations.
Update chassis out-of-service status and notes in the M&R system.
Visit local terminals and container yards daily to address maintenance and repair 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.
Help locations identify ways to reduce maintenance and repair costs without compromising service levels.
Work with vendors to increase productivity and assist in selecting new regional repair vendors when needed.
Monitor DCLI-owned spare-parts and tire inventory levels.
Respond to correspondence as soon as possible and no later than one working day.
Review M&R system work-order input daily, transmit work orders daily, and resolve input discrepancies with vendors.
Perform monthly DCLI safety reviews and conduct shop-site audits for responsible locations.
Monitor and release DVER/DVIR inspections when notified by a location.
Participate in the Top Ten Trucker Load Program and visit 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 when necessary.
Track and order chassis license plates.
Verify, code, and approve invoices up to $10,000.
Coordinate off-hire and scrap chassis programs.
Ensure monthly accruals are completed accurately and on time.