Vehicle Maintenance Foreman

Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Vehicle Maintenance Foremen provide leadership and direction to the maintenance staff. This position is a working foreman and will regularly perform maintenance duties. Foremen are responsible for performing inspections, diagnostic testing, repairs, and maintenance on the vehicles to ensure trucks are safe and on the road.

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

Responsibilities Of Position

• Regularly communicate with management regarding the status of vehicles, containers, and/or other equipment.
• Ensure repairs to vehicles are completed per company maintenance schedules.
• Ensure proper diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues is completed and proper repairs are made.
• Ensure all repairs to vehicles, equipment, and related components are completed in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are followed to company standard.
• Inspect, repair, and/or overhaul vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, hydraulic and brake systems.
• Perform roadside repairs and adjustments.
• Ensure all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order.
• Responsible for instructing personnel on proper maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance practices.
• Assess that technicians have proper skill sets per job descriptions.
• Perform required administrative duties when necessary, such as cycle counts, parts requisitions, warranties, etc.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas.
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers.
• May assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed.
• Maintain accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) in SAP.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• May be required to travel within the district for training purposes or business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills & Abilities Needed For Position

• Excellent mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Ability to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive.
• Ability to obtain CDL B preferred.
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with using a computer.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
• 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) Lifting and carrying weight exceeding 50lbs.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.
  
  

Physical Requirements In a Regular Workday

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35lbs. Occasionally up to 75lbs.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperature, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.
• Continuously walking/standing/stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling/climbing and/or balancing.
  
  

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to work flexible hours: expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• 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.
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.