Director, Fleet Maintenance – Cedar Rapids, IA

CS Recruiting; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking a Director of Fleet Maintenance in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead maintenance across multiple fleets, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency while aligning with DOT and safety standards.

The role oversees 24/7 breakdown operations, partners with Operations leadership, and drives continuous improvement in maintenance processes and vendor management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading fleet maintenance across multiple locations.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of Class-8 maintenance, PM programs, and reliability practices.
• Familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA requirements.
• Ability to translate strategy into operational execution across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cedar Rapids-based 24/7 Breakdown Team to maintain fleet uptime.
• Oversee maintenance across multiple fleets, locations, and functions.
• Drive fleet reliability, preventive maintenance, and service quality.
• Develop maintenance leaders and ensure accountability.
• Align maintenance activities with customer commitments.
• Manage maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, and cost initiatives.
• Review significant repair decisions and escalated issues.
• Establish maintenance standards and best practices.
• Ensure DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to improve performance.

Skills

Fleet maintenance leadership

Budget management

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cetaris or similar tools

Job description

Director, Fleet Maintenance – Cedar Rapids, IA

• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job 12114

Our client is one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies, delivering capacity solutions across truckload, brokerage, flatbed and specialized freight. With decades of experience and a network of operating companies serving customers across North America, they are built on a foundation of safety, integrity and commitment to the people and communities they serve.

Director – Fleet Maintenance

Job Type : Full-time; On-site

Overview Out client is evolving its maintenance organization to better support the growth and complexity of Dedicated Solutions. As Director - Fleet Maintenance, you’ll lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets and maintenance functions, driving fleet reliability, cost performance, compliance, and operational execution across a large and diverse operation.

You’ll 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 our client’s largest business segments.

Responsibilities :

• 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

Experience :

• 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

• Bachelor's 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

Compensation Details : This position offers a competitive base salary plus bonus.