Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Precision Repairs, Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a heavy equipment technician to perform repair and maintenance on our fleet. The role requires ensuring safe operation, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs and routine maintenance per schedules.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of applicable experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work with computerized repair orders. This on-site position may involve outdoor work and flexibility with hours.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of applicable experience required.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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 oher duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Good communication

Familiar with computer

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a heavy equipment technician to perform repair and maintenance on our fleet. The role requires ensuring safe operation, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs and routine maintenance per schedules.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of applicable experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work with computerized repair orders. This on-site position may involve outdoor work and flexibility with hours.