Maintenance and Repair Specialist

Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Maintenance and Repair Specialist monitors and controls equipment repair activities and costs for chassis in the Chicago area. The role coordinates with logistics, terminals, CYs, repair vendors, and internal teams to maintain equipment availability, uphold company repair and inspection standards, and manage inventories, work orders, invoices, and accruals. The position requires frequent local travel and regular visits to terminals, CYs, truck lines, and vendor shop locations.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in maintenance and repair.
• Ability to learn 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 interface credibly with vendors and terminal personnel.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel 60%–80% of the work week.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Prior knowledge of chassis or trailer repair.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chassis maintenance and repair costs and out-of-service equipment levels, including 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 CYs daily to address M&R issues and ensure company policies are enforced; provide detailed written reports of problems to the Chicago M&R Manager.
• Communicate DCLI inspection and repair standards to vendors and ensure they are followed for equipment repairs.
• Investigate ways to reduce overall M&R costs without compromising service levels and work with vendors to increase productivity.
• Monitor and control spare parts and DCLI-owned tire inventory levels.
• Respond to correspondence as soon as possible and no later than one working day.
• Review M&R system work-order entries daily and transmit work orders daily; discuss and resolve work-order input discrepancies with vendors.
• Assist in selecting new regional repair vendors when required.
• Perform DCLI monthly 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 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 $1,000.
• Coordinate off-hire and scrap chassis programs.
• Ensure monthly accruals are completed accurately and on time.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options for the employee and family.
• 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 awards for outstanding performance.
• Promotion pathways and access to advice, feedback, and mentorship.
• Participation in professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed