Heavy Equipment Technician — Troubleshooting & Repairs

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a skilled heavy equipment technician to perform repair and maintenance on our fleet. This on-site role requires diagnosing mechanical issues, following safety and regulatory standards, and coordinating with customers and colleagues to ensure reliable service.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of related experience, familiarity with repair manuals and wiring diagrams, and strong mechanical aptitude.

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.
• 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

Communication skills

Tools for task execution

Computer literacy

Welding experience

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a skilled heavy equipment technician to perform repair and maintenance on our fleet. This on-site role requires diagnosing mechanical issues, following safety and regulatory standards, and coordinating with customers and colleagues to ensure reliable service.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of related experience, familiarity with repair manuals and wiring diagrams, and strong mechanical aptitude.