Vehicle Maintenance Foreman

Rumpke Careers•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Vehicle Maintenance Foremen provide leadership and direction to maintenance staff while regularly performing hands-on maintenance duties. They inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles to ensure trucks are safe on and off the road. The role also includes communicating vehicle and equipment status to management, following company maintenance schedules and preventive maintenance standards, training and assessing technicians, maintaining records in SAP, and completing related administrative and shop duties. This position does not manage employees. The scheduled shift is 2:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. The role may also require flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Work involves changing outdoor temperatures and wet or humid conditions, airborne matter, waste exposure, and potentially high-traffic or tight driving areas. Travel between offices may be required.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy trucks, diesel-engine vehicles, equipment, and related components.
Excellent mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and repair.
Ability to safely drive service vehicles and move vehicles in and out of the service area, including test drives.
Must possess the tools necessary to perform assigned tasks.
Familiarity with computers and diagnostic software.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Experience using repair manuals, electrical wiring diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or component failures.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to travel between offices as required.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience.
Ability to obtain a CDL B.
Ability to obtain a valid DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

Regularly communicate with management regarding the status of vehicles, containers, and other equipment.
Ensure vehicle repairs are completed according to company maintenance schedules.
Ensure mechanical issues are properly diagnosed and troubleshot and that appropriate repairs are made.
Complete repairs to vehicles, equipment, and related components safely and in compliance with regulations and company policies.
Ensure preventive maintenance programs are followed to company standards.
Inspect, repair, and overhaul vehicle support systems, including electrical, air, hydraulic, and brake systems.
Perform roadside repairs and adjustments.
Ensure vehicle safety devices are in good working order.
Instruct personnel on proper maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance practices.
Train and assess technicians to ensure duties are completed properly.
Perform administrative duties as needed, such as cycle counts, 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 records of time, maintenance orders, and parts usage in SAP.
Perform other duties as assigned.