Industrial Service Technician Apprentice

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an Industrial Service Technician Apprentice for their Cincinnati facility. This full-time role involves hands-on work with welding, cutting, and equipment maintenance, requiring physical stamina and a positive work atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic welding skills, with opportunities for technical training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year welding and cutting experience.
• Participation in or graduation from a technical training program is a plus.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL and a DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Load, secure, and deliver compactors and balers using trucks.
• Assist in welding and fabrication of equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of MIG/ARC welding

Basic knowledge of cutting

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Good communication skills

Education

General Education Diploma

High School Diploma

Tools

Plasma cutter

Welding equipment

Shop hand tools

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: INDUS010684

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• Posted : April 18, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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RUM - Norwood Campus
Industrial Equip Svc Ctr | Cincinnati, OH
4932 Beech St
Cincinnati, OH 45212, USA

RUM - Norwood Campus
Industrial Equip Svc Ctr | Cincinnati, OH
4932 Beech St
Cincinnati, OH 45212, USA

Industrial Service Technician Apprentice are responsible for the delivery of all equipment and assisting in all aspects of installations. This includes learning certain fabrications, welding techniques, hydraulics, electrical, and trouble shooting of all styles compactors, balers, and augers. This position routinely requires moderate to extreme physical exertion and may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in awkward positions.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Loads, secures, and delivers compactors, balers, and augers utilizing roll off trucks, roll back trucks, and trailers.
• Assists in sanding, grinding, cutting, welding and other fabrication or repair work on company containers, compactors, and other equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Grinds metal parts after welding.
• Welds steel using Mig and Arc welding equipment.
• Fabricates steel components on compactors.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing computer system.
• Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
• Installs lids and wheels on containers.
• Paints repaired and/or new compactors. Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• May assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Basic knowledge of welding and cutting.
• Basic small shop tools and electrical knowledge.
• Moderate welding and mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of MIG/ARC and stick welding.
• Cutting torch skills; ability to use plasma cutter.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Familiarity with using a computer.
• Familiarity with roll off truck operations, Trailers operations and load securement.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Physical Requirements in a Regular workday:

• Continuouslylifting/carrying a max of 35lbs, Frequently up to 75lbs, and often up to 100lbs
• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 75lbs.
• Frequently Stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently Climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously working in a reas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or able to obtain prior to hire.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to workflexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

1 year:

Welding and cutting experience or participation in or graduation technical training program.

Licenses & Certifications

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