Senior Diesel Mechanic

Rumpke Careers•Findlay, OH

About The Position

Senior Diesel Mechanics inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain Rumpke’s vehicle fleet to help ensure trucks are safe and operational. They often handle more difficult repairs, assist with training less experienced technicians, work with minimal direction, and may direct the work of others. The role includes performing fleet maintenance in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies, responding to vehicle inspection reports, conducting road tests and roadside repairs, and completing related documentation. Employees may travel for training or business needs and may assist elsewhere in the vehicle maintenance shop as needed.

Requirements

Ability to safely drive service vehicles and move vehicles in and out of the service area, including test drives.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.
Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
Familiarity with using a computer.
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 English.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 200 pounds and occasional handling of up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work continuously outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and frequently in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, or other airborne matter.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk in office and landfill environments.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles safely and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Service and repair fleet vehicles according to company maintenance schedules and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform necessary repairs or replacements.
Road-test vehicles to diagnose problems or test repairs.
Inspect, lubricate, and service vehicles and equipment.
Make adjustments and repair or replace components on vehicles, equipment, and related systems.
Check, fill, or change fluids and inspect or change filters.
Inspect or repair vehicle support systems, including electrical, air, and brake systems.
Identify and repair components and operating systems on vehicles, equipment, and related components.
Perform roadside repairs and adjustments.
Ensure vehicle safety devices are in good working order.
Assist in training less experienced technicians in repairs, maintenance assignments, and adjustments.
Complete administrative duties as needed, including parts requisitions and warranty work.
Perform routine housekeeping related to tools, materials, the shop, and work areas.
Assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed.
Maintain accurate computer or tablet records of time, maintenance orders, and parts usage.
Travel for training or business needs when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.