Diesel Fleet Technician – Heavy Trucks

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling in Louisville, KY is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Repair Technician to inspect, diagnose, and maintain our fleet of trucks and equipment on-site. You will follow maintenance schedules, review driver vehicle inspection reports, and ensure safety systems are functioning properly.

Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with heavy trucks/diesel engines, and the ability to read repair manuals and schematics.

Qualifications

• Experience reading repair manuals and schematics.
• Ability to diagnose vehicle issues and perform repairs.
• Experience with heavy trucks and diesel engines preferred.
• Must understand safety regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles per schedules and DVIRs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues; perform necessary repairs.
• Check and change fluids and filters; service electrical, air, brake systems.
• Maintain records of time, orders, and parts usage; ensure safety devices work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

DVIR interpretation

Diagnostics

Safety awareness

Documentation

English reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

General Education Diploma or better

Tools

Repair manuals

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

Job description

Rumpke Waste and Recycling in Louisville, KY is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Repair Technician to inspect, diagnose, and maintain our fleet of trucks and equipment on-site. You will follow maintenance schedules, review driver vehicle inspection reports, and ensure safety systems are functioning properly.

Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with heavy trucks/diesel engines, and the ability to read repair manuals and schematics.