Senior Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people. When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic testing, repairs, and maintenance on the vehicle fleet to ensure trucks are safe and on the road.
• Handle difficult repairs and assist in training less experienced technicians.
• Work with minimal direction and may direct the work of others.
• Perform repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Perform services and repairs to fleet vehicles per company maintenance schedules and/or from driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and make necessary repairs or replacements.
• Road test vehicles to diagnose problems or test repairs.
• Inspect, lubricate, and service vehicles and equipment.
• Complete adjustments, repairs, and component replacements to vehicles, equipment, and related components.
• Check, fill, and/or change appropriate fluids for all vehicle parts and check/change filters.
• Inspect and/or repair vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, and brake systems.
• Identify and perform repair to various components and operating systems on the vehicles, equipment, or related components.
• Perform roadside repairs and adjustments.
• Ensure all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order.
• Assist in training less experienced technicians with repairs, maintenance assignments, and adjustments.
• Perform required administrative duties, when necessary (parts requisitions, warranties, etc.).
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas.
• Assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed.
• Maintain accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) on computer/tablet.
• May be required to travel for training purposes or business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with using a computer.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 200lbs; occasionally up to 75lbs.
• Physical Requirements: Continuously working outside in changing temperature, wet/humid conditions.
• Physical Requirements: Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.
• Physical Requirements: Frequently sitting/standing/walking in office & landfill environment.
• Working Conditions: Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Working Conditions: Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Working Conditions: Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Working Conditions: Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).