Maintenance and Repair Specialist

Maintenance and Repair Specialist

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• Inspect chassis and approve work orders at specified facilities.
• Monitor and control M&R costs for chassis for same specified locations.
• Monitor and control out of service levels.
• Approve repair estimates and monitor repair limit for compliance.
• Regular communications with Logistics department with regards to equipment requirements.
• Report chassis OOS status and counts, note and report as needed.
• Conduct daily visits to specified marine terminals, CYs and depots to ensure that all M&R issues are addressed, and that Company Policies are enforced. Provide detailed written reports of any problems to the local manager.
• Ensure DCLI inspection/repair standards are communicated to vendors and adhered to on all equipment repairs.
• Assist locations in continuously investigating ways and means to reduce overall M&R costs while ensuring service levels are not compromised.
• Monitor and control tire inventory levels at all facilities.
• Read and answer e-mails, respond to all correspondence in a timely manner.
• Review work order input in the M&R system daily, approve or reject said work orders daily.
• Discuss and resolve work order input discrepancy with M&R vendors.
• Perform DCLI safety review as needed.
• Monitor and release any DVER/DVIR inspections that location is notified of.
• Review M&R system reports as needed, vendor report card, duplicate repair code and work order reports as well as Standard Time System (STS) code frequency reports.
• Generate third party billing/damage recovery packages at all locations.
• Track and order replacement license plates for chassis, report same to Fleet Ops when installed.
• Coordinate off-hire and scrap chassis programs.
• Control and report renumbering of chassis in all locations.

• Five years of experience in chassis maintenance and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of chassis or trailer repair.
• Ability to effectively communicate company policy and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and seek solutions.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet daily requirements.
• Interface credibly with vendors and terminal personnel.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Ample PTO and paid holidays.
• 401k 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.
• Internships.