Senior Diesel Mechanic

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Senior Diesel Mechanic to perform inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on our fleet to keep trucks safe and on the road. Senior technicians handle advanced repairs and may train less experienced staff while working with minimal supervision.

The role requires the ability to travel for training and to coordinate with drivers and shop personnel. Join a team committed to safety, service, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate service vehicles and test drives.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and colleagues.
• Must have the tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with using a computer for records and orders.
• Additional location-specific skills may apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles per schedules and DVIRs.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical issues and performs repairs or replacements.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose problems or validate repairs.
• Inspects, lubricates, and services vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records in a computer/tablet.
• May travel for training or business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Tools ownership

Computer literacy

Additional skills

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

Senior Diesel Mechanic is responsible for performing inspections, diagnostic testing, repairs, and maintenance on the vehicle fleet to ensure our trucks are safe and on the road. Often senior technicians handle the more difficult repairs and assist in training less experienced technicians. These technicians must be able to work with minimal direction and may direct the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Perform services and repairs to fleet vehicles per company maintenance schedules and/or from driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical issues and makes necessary repairs, or replacements.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose problems or test repairs.
• Inspects, lubricates, and services vehicles and equipment.
• Completes adjustments, repairs, and component replacements to vehicles, equipment, and related components.
• Checks, fills, and/or changes appropriate fluids for all vehicle parts and checks/changes filters.
• Inspects and/or repairs vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, and brake systems.
• Identifies and performs repair to various components and operating systems on the vehicles, equipment, or related components.
• Performs roadside repairs and adjustments.
• Ensures all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order.
• Assists in training less experienced technicians with repairs, maintenance assignments, and adjustments.
• Performs required administrative duties, when necessary, parts requisitions, warranties, etc.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas.
• May assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed.
• Maintains accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) on computer/tablet.
• May be required to travel for training purposes or business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with using a computer.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 200lbs. Occasionally up to 75lbs.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperature, wet/humid conditions.
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking in office & landfill environment.

Additional Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• 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.

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.