What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Analyst position at CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.?
Corporate Overview: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is delivering promises and driving success so we can all have what we need to live and thrive. We need talented individuals to help us bring this vision to life.
Division: CRST Equipment Solutions is our sales and service division. We pride ourselves on providing drivers with new equipment that they, and our customers, can depend on for safe, timely service. Our experienced team includes corporate maintenance, warranty, internal maintenance, licensing, external maintenance, independent contractor maintenance, and equipment.
Job Title: Maintenance Analyst
Compensation: $60,000/yr. to $78,000
Location: Onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA (3930 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404)
Job Schedules Available: Monday to Friday (7A-4P or 8A–5P)
Job Summary: The Senior Maintenance Analyst will optimize maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and drive strategic improvements by analyzing trends and developing actionable insights. This role will directly impact operational efficiency, cost reduction, and fleet reliability, leveraging technical expertise and data-driven insights to ensure the long-term success of maintenance operations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
EEO Commitment: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Division: CRST Equipment Solutions is our sales and service division. We pride ourselves on providing drivers with new equipment that they, and our customers, can depend on for safe, timely service. Our experienced team includes corporate maintenance, warranty, internal maintenance, licensing, external maintenance, independent contractor maintenance, and equipment.
Job Title: Maintenance Analyst
Compensation: $60,000/yr. to $78,000
Location: Onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA (3930 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404)
Job Schedules Available: Monday to Friday (7A-4P or 8A–5P)
Job Summary: The Senior Maintenance Analyst will optimize maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and drive strategic improvements by analyzing trends and developing actionable insights. This role will directly impact operational efficiency, cost reduction, and fleet reliability, leveraging technical expertise and data-driven insights to ensure the long-term success of maintenance operations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Analyze maintenance and transportation data to uncover trends, failure patterns and inefficiencies, providing actionable solutions
- Develop and produce both standardized and ad hoc reports to support operational decision-making
- Lead key projects aimed at improving maintenance schedules, resource allocation and cost-reduction strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and transportation departments, to enhance fleet performance and reduce downtime
- Design and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and data analysis workflows
- Act as a liaison between maintenance operations, transportation teams and other company divisions, ensuring alignment on key initiatives
- Oversee data visualization efforts using tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar platforms to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders
- Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality deliverables
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Successful completion of a CRST background check and drug screen
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, transportation, mechanical engineering or a related field; or relative work experience
- 5 years of experience in data analysis, transportation or maintenance operations, with expertise in advanced analytics tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau)
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance processes and fleet management, with hands-on experience in transportation or equipment maintenance operations
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage cross-functional collaboration and mentor junior team members
- Expertise in data tools such as Power BI, Tableau and Excel, with the ability to develop data-driven solutions and communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information in a fast-paced, data-heavy environment
- CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees.
- We’re family-owned. We’re dedicated to building on our founder’s legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.
- CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!
EEO Commitment: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $60,000 - $78,000
