Maintenance & Repair Specialist

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details:
--- Title: Maintenance & Repair Specialist
--- Location: Chicago, IL
--- Shift: Mon - Fri 8a-5p
--- Travel: Local travel in the Chicagoland area.
--- Compensation: $50-65k/yr depending on chassis experience
o Bonuses/Additional Compensation: 7-10% target bonus, $5k sign-on bonus (split between first check and at 6 month mark)
--- Benefits: Medical and dental, 401(k) w/6% match, company truck, PTO, paid holidays, and much more!

Position Description:
--- Monitor and control M&R costs for chassis
--- Monitor and control OOS equipment levels to include Repair Estimate Approval and Repair Limit Compliance.
--- Regular communications with logistics department with regards to equipment requirements.
--- Update chassis OOS status and notes as needed in M&R System.
--- Conduct daily visits to local Terminals and CY's in the area to ensure that all M&R issues are addressed and that Company Policies are enforced. Provide detailed written reports of any problems to the M & R Manager.
--- Ensure company 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.
--- Work with vendors to increase productivity.
--- Monitor and control spare parts inventory levels of company owned parts.
--- Respond to all correspondence ASAP, no later than one working day.
--- Review work order input in M&R system on a daily basis and transmit work orders daily.
--- Assist in selecting new repair vendors when required within the region.
--- Discuss and resolve work order input discrepancy with M&R vendors.
--- Perform the company monthly safety review.
--- Conduct shop site audits for all responsible locations
--- Monitor and release any DVER/DVIR inspections that location is notified of.
--- Participate in Top Ten Trucker Load Program.
o Visit one truck line per week
--- Review M&R system reports as needed; S09, S11, duplicate code and duplicate work order reports.
--- Generate information for third party billing/damage recovery at all locations.
--- Assist with road service where necessary.
--- Track and order license plates for chassis.
--- Verify, code and approve invoices up to $1,000.00
--- Work with the logistics team to ensure proper inventory levels are kept in locations.
--- Monitor and control inventory levels of the company owned tires.
--- Coordinate off hire and scrap chassis programs.
--- Ensure accruals are done accurately and in a timely manner each month.

Requirements:
--- Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
--- Experience with chassis or trailer repair is highly preferred (not required)
--- 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.
--- Must pass a background check, drug screening (including CBD), and have a clean driving record

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