Heavy Equipment Technician – Flexible Hours & Diagnostics

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment in a safe, compliant manner. The role emphasizes adherence to company maintenance schedules, accurate record-keeping, and professionalism in interactions with customers and team members.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of experience and strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to read repair manuals and electrical diagrams.

Qualifications

• Experience using repair manuals, wiring 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
• Inspect, lubricate, fuel and service equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements
• Perform emergency repairs on breakdowns
• Maintain accurate repair orders, parts usage, and repair times through a computerized system
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers

Skills

Communication

Tools

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

General Education Diploma or better

High School or better

Tools

Repair manuals

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment in a safe, compliant manner. The role emphasizes adherence to company maintenance schedules, accurate record-keeping, and professionalism in interactions with customers and team members.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of experience and strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to read repair manuals and electrical diagrams.