Senior Diesel Mechanic

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Upper Township, OH

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company in the waste and recycling industry. Senior Diesel Mechanics inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain fleet vehicles to help keep trucks safe and operational. Senior technicians often handle more difficult repairs, assist with training less experienced technicians, work with minimal direction, and may direct the work of others. The scheduled shift is 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday. The role may require travel for training or business needs and may involve overtime, weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and nights as needed. Employees work in a vehicle maintenance shop and landfill environment, including outdoor conditions and possible exposure to traffic, waste, dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter. Rumpke describes its compensation and benefits as including competitive pay, health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), life insurance, and paid vacation. The company states its commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Safely drive service vehicles and move vehicles in and out of the service area, including test-driving vehicles.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
Possess the tools necessary to perform assigned tasks.
Familiarity with using a computer.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Hold a valid driver's license, if applicable.
Successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Be able to read and speak English.
Meet the physical demands of frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 200 pounds, with occasional loads up to 75 pounds.
Be able to work outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and frequently in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, or other airborne matter.
Be able to sit, stand, and walk frequently in an office and landfill environment.
Be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and nights as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform fleet vehicle repairs and maintenance safely and in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
Perform scheduled fleet services and repairs, including work identified by driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems and make necessary repairs or replacements.
Road-test vehicles to diagnose problems or check repairs.
Inspect, lubricate, and service vehicles and equipment.
Adjust, repair, and replace vehicle, equipment, and related components.
Check, fill, or change fluids and check 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 tasks as needed, including parts requisitions and warranty work.
Perform routine housekeeping involving 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.