Director Fleet Maintenance

Director - Fleet Maintenance
Cedar Rapids IA

About CRST
CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit growth and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety integrity and delivering on our commitments. At CRST youll be part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence strong partnerships and long-term success.

The Opportunity
CRST is evolving its maintenance organization to better support the growth and complexity of Dedicated Solutions. As Director - Fleet Maintenance youll lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets and maintenance functions driving fleet reliability cost performance compliance and operational execution across a large and diverse operation.

Youll lead maintenance leaders influence how maintenance strategy is executed across the business and partner closely with Operations and Equipment Solutions leadership to improve equipment performance and customer service. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on fleet performance operational efficiency and customer experience across one of CRSTs largest business segments.

How Youll Work

• Location: Cedar Rapids IA (Onsite)
• Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates.
• Travel: Travel will be required; the amount of travel will vary.
• Compensation: Competitive executive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical dental and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off holidays and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

What Youll Do

• Lead the Cedar Rapids-based 24/7 Breakdown Team driving service levels issue resolution and support for fleet uptime across the Dedicated Solutions network
• Lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets locations and maintenance functions
• Drive fleet reliability equipment uptime preventive maintenance compliance and service quality
• Lead and develop maintenance leaders while building accountability and operational excellence across the organization
• Execute maintenance strategy and align maintenance activities with customer commitments and business objectives
• Own maintenance cost performance budgets vendor relationships and operational efficiency initiatives
• Review and approve significant repair decisions and escalated equipment issues
• Lead maintenance support functions and operational programs supporting fleet performance
• Establish and reinforce maintenance standards processes and best practices
• Ensure compliance with DOT FMCSA OSHA EPA and company safety requirements
• Partner with Operations and Equipment Solutions leadership to improve fleet performance and customer service
• Support workforce planning succession planning leadership development and recruiting efforts
• Monitor maintenance KPIs compliance and financial results to drive continuous improvement

What Great Looks Like

• Fleet reliability and uptime improve across assigned operations
• Maintenance costs are controlled while maintaining high service standards
• Maintenance teams execute consistently and effectively across locations
• Compliance requirements are met with strong safety and audit performance
• Leaders are developed and positioned for future growth opportunities
• Executive leadership has clear visibility into maintenance performance and business results
• Maintenance operations consistently support customer expectations and business goals

What You Bring

• 10 years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience including experience leading maintenance managers maintenance leaders or multi-location maintenance operations
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders and managing multiple maintenance functions or business units
• Strong knowledge of Class-8 maintenance operations preventive maintenance programs equipment reliability practices repair cost management and maintenance planning
• Experience managing maintenance budgets vendor relationships and operational efficiency initiatives
• Strong understanding of DOT FMCSA OSHA and EPA requirements applicable to fleet maintenance operations
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational execution across multiple teams and locations
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership operations teams vendors customers and cross-functional stakeholders
• High school diploma or equivalent

Going the Extra Mile

• Bachelors degree
• Experience leading maintenance operations within transportation trucking fleet or logistics environments
• Experience overseeing multiple maintenance locations fleets or business units
• Experience supporting breakdown operations parts management tire programs warranty administration or related maintenance functions
• Experience with fleet maintenance management systems and analytics platforms including Cetaris or similar tools

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees Customers Agents Contractors and Communities

Required Experience:

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