Heavy Equipment Mechanic — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy machinery, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires you to work with minimal direction and may involve supervising others as needed.

Shift: 6:00AM-8:00PM F-M. You will service equipment per maintenance schedules, troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform emergency repairs, and interact professionally with customers.

Qualifications

• Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair equipment or component failure
• 1-2 years of applicable experience required

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance of heavy equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Service equipment per company maintenance schedules and/or from equipment daily inspection reports
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements
• Perform emergency repairs on breakdowns
• Inspect, lubricate, fuel and service equipment
• Check, fill, and/or change appropriate fluids for all equipment parts and check/change filters
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair equipment support systems, such as electrical, hydraulic, suspension, air, and brake systems
• Identify, perform repairs, and make adjustments to various components and operating systems on the equipment or related components
• Ensure all safety devices on equipment are in good working order
• Perform routine welding repairs to equipment
• Maintain accurate repair orders, parts usage, and repair times through the utilization of a computerized system
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to materials, tools, shop, and work areas to maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Tools to perform tasks

Education

General Education Diploma or better

High School or better

Tools

Repair manuals

Electrical diagrams

Schematics

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy machinery, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires you to work with minimal direction and may involve supervising others as needed.

Shift: 6:00AM-8:00PM F-M. You will service equipment per maintenance schedules, troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform emergency repairs, and interact professionally with customers.