Heavy Equipment Technician – Repair & Diagnostics

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure safety and reliability. You will work with minimal direction and may guide others as needed, performing scheduled service or emergency repairs.

Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude, be able to read repair manuals and schematics, and communicate effectively with customers.

Qualifications

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with using a computer.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools ownership

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure safety and reliability. You will work with minimal direction and may guide others as needed, performing scheduled service or emergency repairs.

Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude, be able to read repair manuals and schematics, and communicate effectively with customers.