Diesel Mechanic - Weekend Night Shift

Rumpke; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Repair Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain our fleet vehicles in Cincinnati, OH. You will handle repairs per schedules and DVIRs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety devices and systems are in good order.

This role requires reading repair manuals and schematics, plus experience with heavy trucks and diesel engines. You will interact with customers and keep detailed maintenance records, with potential night/weekend hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience using repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or component failure.
• In-depth knowledge of truck components and systems is preferred.
• Experience repairing and maintaining heavy trucks and diesel engines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on fleet vehicles.
• Complete adjustments, repairs, and part replacements to vehicles and related systems.
• Check and change fluids and filters as needed.
• Inspect and repair vehicle electrical, air, and brake systems.
• Perform roadside repairs when qualified.
• Maintain accurate records of time, maintenance orders, and parts usage.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Repair manuals

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

Job description

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!

Vehicle Maintenance Repair Technicians are responsible for performing inspections, diagnostic testing, repairs, and maintenance on the vehicle fleet to ensure trucks are safe and operational.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Perform repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles per company maintenance schedules and/or from driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) in accordance with all rules, regulations and policies
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues and make necessary repairs
• Complete adjustments, repairs, and component replacements to vehicles, equipment, and related components
• Check, fill, and/or change appropriate fluids and filters
• Inspect, repair, and/or overhaul vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, and brake systems
• Perform roadside repairs, when qualified, for the type of vehicle operated
• Ensure all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers with good written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) on the computer/tablet
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• Ability to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive
• Good mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and repair
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork (hard copies or electronically)
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety related requirements and standards

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or component failure is required
• In-depth knowledge of truck components and systems is preferred
• Experience repairing and performing maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engines preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequentlylifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Occasionallylifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Continuallystooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequentlyclimbing and/or balancing
• Rarelysitting
• Continuouslystanding/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to workflexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.