Field Maintenance Manager – East Coast

Join one of the largest and fastest-growing, privately owned transportation companies in the US.
CRST is seeking a full-time Field Maintenance Manager on the East Coast to join us.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $60,000-$80,000/year. 
*A final offer amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience, knowledge, and location. Typically, selected candidates are hired at a rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range. For roles that are commission or bonus eligible, your recruiter can share more details regarding the specifics for these positions.  

Work Location: Must live or be able to travel via company vehicle across the East Coast region as this position requires 75%+ travel. This region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. 

Our team enjoys the following perks:

• Company-Supplied Vehicle
• Travel Expenses Covered
• Work From Home/Remote Opportunity
• Current Employees Get $400 for Referrals
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Starting on Day 1
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

To get in contact with a recruiter, please text McCall Atwater at 319-440-1034 or email your resume to mccall.atwater@crst.com.

Job Summary: The Field Maintenance Manager maximizes efficiency and profitability by inspecting the maintenance of equipment in CRST’s internal and external maintenance facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Owns the new business start-up from the maintenance perspective to include: Ensuring the readiness of equipment, pre-selection of maintenance vendors in an outsourcing situation, an inspection of third-party equipment, if applicable, in a fleet takeover, and an on-site presence at the time of start-up to ensure the customers receives the best first impression.
• After start-up, perform an account evaluation process which would include: On-site equipment inspections, coaching of CRST Dedicated Services, Inc account managers in good maintenance practices, and establishing on-site small parts inventory to facilitate better CSA scores and reduce costs.
• Function as a vendor manager. While the Vehicle Reliability Team would continue to schedule trucks and process invoices, this position would establish the process for price negotiations with outsourced vendors to ensure the process of who will maintain the equipment and will communicate any special needs the account may have.
• Inspect, prior to replacement, any existing specialty equipment to determine the need to replace or potentially extend the life, if the condition is good.
• Own maintenance expense review with a heavy focus on solution creation at the account level, ensuring we have goals and business plans in place to drive out expenses in areas that have been identified. 

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass CRST background check and drug screen.
• 2-3+ years of Class 8 maintenance experience is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of Class 8 tractor, trailer, and tire experience is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of supervisory, training, and management experience. 

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