Senior Diesel Mechanic
Rumpke
- Louisville, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
- Perform services and repairs to fleet vehicles per company maintenance schedules and/or from driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical issues and makes necessary repairs, or replacements.
- Road tests vehicles to diagnose problems or test repairs.
- Inspects, lubricates, and services vehicles and equipment.
- Completes adjustments, repairs, and component replacements to vehicles, equipment, and related components.
- Checks, fills, and/or changes appropriate fluids for all vehicle parts and checks/changes filters.
- Inspects and/or repairs vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, and brake systems.
- Identifies and performs repair to various components and operating systems on the vehicles, equipment, or related components.
- Performs roadside repairs and adjustments.
- Ensures all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order.
- Assists in training less experienced technicians with repairs, maintenance assignments, and adjustments.
- Performs required administrative duties, when necessary, parts requisitions, warranties, etc.
- Performs routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas.
- May assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed.
- Maintains accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) on computer/tablet.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas).
- Must be able to lift and carry weights exceeding 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive.
- 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.
- Advanced knowledge of truck components and systems.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
- 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.
High SchoolExperience : 0 years: Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or components.
5 years: Performing repair and maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engine vehicles, equipment, and related components.