Fleet Diesel Technician – Heavy Trucks Maintenance

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Repair Technician to perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on our fleet to keep trucks safe and operational. You will diagnose issues, replace components, and maintain documentation while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires reading repair manuals and schematics, with experience on heavy trucks and diesel engines; welding experience is a plus. DOT-related tasks and customer-facing duties are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience using repair manuals and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot or repair heavy trucks.
• Experience repairing and performing maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engines; welding experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain DOT medical card as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles per company schedules and DVIRs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues and perform repairs.
• Inspect, repair, and overhaul vehicle systems (electrical, air, brake).
• Check and change fluids and filters.
• Perform roadside repairs when qualified.
• Maintain records of time, orders, and parts usage.
• Complete yearly DOT inspection forms.
• Interact professionally with internal/external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Read repair manuals

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Owns tools

Education

High School Diploma

GED preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Repair Technician to perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on our fleet to keep trucks safe and operational. You will diagnose issues, replace components, and maintain documentation while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires reading repair manuals and schematics, with experience on heavy trucks and diesel engines; welding experience is a plus. DOT-related tasks and customer-facing duties are part of the job.