Director - Fleet Maintenance

About the role

Cedar Rapids, IA
CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll 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, 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.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on fleet performance, operational efficiency, and customer experience across one of CRST's largest business segments.

What You'll 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
• Maintain 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

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience, including experience leading maintenance managers, maintenance leaders, or multi-location maintenance operations
• 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
• 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

Benefits

A 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.