Industrial Field Tech: Welding, Electrical & Repairs

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking an Industrial Service Technician to perform repair and maintenance on containers and the vehicle fleet. The role involves on-site customer work, electrical and hydraulic repairs, and strict safety compliance.

The position requires welding, fabrication, and basic electrical knowledge, with travel to customer sites and occasional overtime. Such work ensures reliable waste services and aligns with DOT and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Familiarity with using a computer.
• Excellent welding and mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of MIG/ARC and stick welding.
• Cutting torch skills; ability to use plasma cutter.
• Knowledge of small shop tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Read and interpret installation diagrams and troubleshooting manuals.
• Familiar with wiring diagrams and troubleshooting guides pertaining to hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform grinding, cutting, welding and other fabrication or repair work on company containers, compactors, and other equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all regulations and company policies.
• Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Performs on-site repairs at customer locations including hydraulic and electrical work.
• Perform detail inspections and preventative maintenance on compactors, containers, and equipment.
• Cut, weld, and grind steel components using a plasma cutter, torch, and Mig and Arc welding equipment.
• Bends steel components using a break and shear.
• Fabricates steel components on compactors and containers.
• Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
• Trouble shoot electrical components and able to run electrical conduit/wire according to code.
• Complete welding and painting at customer location.
• Completes safety checks on containers, compactors, and trouble shooting of equipment both electrical and hydraulic.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing computer system.
• Ensure all safety devices are in good working order.
• Operate CMV vehicle in accordance to DOT.
• Travel to customer sites for repairs and follow up.
• Work with management on scheduling work.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by promoting good relationships with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards.
• May assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Computer skills

Welding

MIG/ARC welding

Fabrication basics

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Tools

Plasma cutter

Welding equipment

Job description

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking an Industrial Service Technician to perform repair and maintenance on containers and the vehicle fleet. The role involves on-site customer work, electrical and hydraulic repairs, and strict safety compliance.

The position requires welding, fabrication, and basic electrical knowledge, with travel to customer sites and occasional overtime. Such work ensures reliable waste services and aligns with DOT and OSHA standards.