Field Chassis Maintenance & Repair Specialist

CRG; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CRG is seeking a Maintenance & Repair (M&R) Specialist I or II to oversee chassis inspections, repairs, and equipment readiness across Cleveland-area facilities. You will inspect equipment, prepare work orders, and coordinate with repair vendors to ensure repairs meet standards while controlling costs.

This role requires extensive daily site visits and frequent interaction with logistics teams and terminal personnel.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of maintenance and repair experience.
• Thorough knowledge of chassis or trailer repair; inspection experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain and enforce company policies and repair standards.
• Problem solver with a solution-oriented approach
• Able to build effective working relationships with vendors, personnel, and internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect chassis at assigned facilities and prepare work orders detailing required repairs.
• Monitor maintenance and repair costs, repair estimates, and compliance with repair approval limits.
• Track out-of-service equipment and maintain accurate equipment status and repair notes in the maintenance system.
• Conduct daily facility visits, address maintenance concerns, and provide detailed written reports of issues to management.
• Communicate inspection and repair standards to vendors and verify compliance.
• Partner with repair vendors to improve productivity and reduce costs without compromising safety or service levels.
• Review and submit work orders daily, resolving discrepancies with vendors.
• Conduct monthly safety reviews and shop audits across assigned locations.
• Monitor and resolve Driver Vehicle Examination Report (DVER) and Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) items.
• Review vendor performance, duplicate repair codes, and duplicate work order reports.
• Monitor company-owned spare parts and tire inventories, and coordinate with logistics teams to maintain appropriate equipment inventory levels
• Prepare documentation for third-party billing and damage recovery.
• Track and order chassis license plates.
• Review and approve or decline applicable road service invoices; verify, code, and approve invoices up to $1,000.
• Coordinate off-hire and scrap chassis programs.
• Complete accurate, timely monthly accruals.
• Respond to correspondence promptly, within one business day.

Skills

Maintenance & repair experience

Chassis repair knowledge

Strong communication

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Job description

CRG is seeking a Maintenance & Repair (M&R) Specialist I or II to oversee chassis inspections, repairs, and equipment readiness across Cleveland-area facilities. You will inspect equipment, prepare work orders, and coordinate with repair vendors to ensure repairs meet standards while controlling costs.

This role requires extensive daily site visits and frequent interaction with logistics teams and terminal personnel.