Vehicle Maintenance Foreman

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Foreman to lead the shop's maintenance tasks for heavy trucks and diesel equipment. This is a working foreman role focusing on inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep fleets safe and on the road.

You will coordinate with management, ensure compliance with safety standards, and train technicians. A CDL B and DOT medical card are preferred, with strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years repairing heavy trucks and diesel engine vehicles and components.
• Experience using repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot or repair.
• Waste industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with management about the status of vehicles, containers, and equipment.
• Ensure repairs follow maintenance schedules and are diagnosed correctly.
• Perform safe repairs on vehicles and related components per regulations and policy.
• Follow preventive maintenance programs to standard.
• Inspect, repair, and overhaul vehicle electrical, air, hydraulics and brakes systems.
• Perform roadside repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate records in SAP and related systems.
• Assist in other shop duties and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics & repair

English communication

Tool proficiency

CDL B (preferred)

DOT medical card (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industry trade certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Diagnostic software

Job description

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.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Vehicle Maintenance Foremen provide leadership and direction to the maintenance staff. This position is a working foreman and will regularly perform maintenance duties. Foremen are responsible for performing inspections, diagnostic testing, repairs, and maintenance on the vehicles to ensure trucks are safe on and off the road.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Regularly communicate with management regarding the status of vehicles, containers, and/or other equipment
• Ensure repairs to vehicles are completed per company maintenance schedules
• Ensure proper diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues are completed and proper repairs are made
• Ensure all repairs to vehicles, equipment, and related components are completed in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are followed to company standard
• Inspect, repair, and/or overhaul vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, hydraulics and brake systems
• Perform roadside repairs and adjustments
• Ensure all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order
• Responsible for instructing personnel on proper maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance practices
• Train and assess technicians to ensure proper completion of duties
• Perform required administrative duties when necessary, such as cycle counts, parts requisitions, warranties, etc.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas
• Assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed
• Maintain accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) in SAP
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Excellent mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and repair
• Ability to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• Familiarity with using a computer and diagnostic software
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Minimum 2-3 years performing repair and maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engine vehicles, equipment, and related components
• Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or component failure
• Waste industry experience preferred
• Ability to obtain CDL B is preferred
• Ability to obtain valid DOT Medical Card is preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequentlylifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Continuously stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously standing/walking
• Rarely sitting

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• 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; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• 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 an employment contract 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

Education

Preferred

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.

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