Vehicle Maintenance Foreman

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Colerain Township, OH

About The Position

Vehicle Maintenance Foremen provide leadership and direction to maintenance staff while regularly performing maintenance duties. The role includes inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles to ensure trucks are safe on and off the road. Foremen also instruct and assess technicians, ensure preventive maintenance and repair standards are followed, and complete related administrative and recordkeeping tasks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Work may also involve flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The position involves working outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, exposure to dust, odors, gases, airborne matter, and residential or commercial waste, and possible exposure to high-traffic conditions or tight driving areas. The role requires frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, and stooping, as well as lifting and carrying items of varying weights.

Requirements

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 and directions, interpret traffic signs and signals, and understand safety training.
Good written and verbal communication skills for professional communication with internal and external customers.
Minimum 2–3 years performing repair and maintenance on heavy trucks, diesel-engine vehicles, equipment, and related components.
Experience using repair manuals, electrical wiring diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or component failures.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

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 about 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.
Ensure repairs to vehicles, equipment, and related components are performed safely and comply with applicable 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 housekeeping duties involving 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.