Maintenance & Repair Specialist

Responsibilities include:

• Inspect chassis, enter work orders into Caliber at Ft. Worth facilities.
• Monitor and control M&R costs for chassis for same specified locations.
• Monitor and control OOS equipment levels to include Repair Estimate Approval and Repair Limit Compliance.
• Regular communications with the logistics department about equipment requirements.
• Update chassis OOS status and notes as needed in the M&R System.
• Conduct daily visits to specified local CYs to ensure that all M&R issues are addressed, and that Company Policies are enforced. Provide detailed written reports of any problems with the Manager.
• Ensure inspection/repair standards are communicated to vendors and adhered to on all equipment repairs.
• Assist locations in continuously investigating ways and means reducing overall M&R costs while ensuring service levels are not compromised.
• Work with vendors to increase productivity.
• Monitor and control spare parts inventory levels of owned parts.
• Respond to all correspondence ASAP, no later than one working day.
• Review work order input in M&R system daily and transmit work orders daily.
• Discuss and resolve work order input discrepancy with M&R vendors.
• Perform monthly safety review.
• Conduct shop site audits for all locations in your area.
• Monitor and release any DVER/DVIR inspections that location is notified of.
• Review M&R system reports as needed, vendor report card, duplicate code and duplicate work order reports.
• Generate information for third party billing/damage recovery at all locations.
• Track and order license plates for chassis.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in maintenance and repair and thorough knowledge of chassis or trailer repair.
• Ability to effectively communicate company policy/procedures and identify problems and seek solutions.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet daily requirements.
• Interface credibly with vendors and terminal personnel and work with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel 60% - 80% of weekly travel.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check and Federal check.