Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Heavy Equipment Technician
Perform repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics on heavy equipment and fleet vehicles
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy, compact, and light service equipment as well as light trucks. Work includes preventative maintenance inspections and repairs to hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brake, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems. The role requires reading and interpreting equipment condition reports or repair orders, communicating with supervisors or operators for clarification, and completing paperwork that documents parts usage and labor times. Daily consumables reports are generated to record hours, fuel, and oil usage, and data from oil sampling, on‑board computers, and fleet management software are analyzed. • Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems on heavy and light equipment. • Perform preventive maintenance, overhauls, and repairs on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, and body components. • Interpret equipment condition reports, communicate with supervisors/operators, and document work orders and parts usage. • Generate daily consumables reports and analyze oil samples and fleet management data. • Follow OSHA HazCom, Lockout/Tagout, and fire‑protection safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical repair
- ▸hydraulic repair
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸data analysis
- ▸work orders
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Technicians must maintain advanced knowledge to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs on equipment such as compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, and other vehicles. Typical tasks involve work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, body components, hydraulics, brakes, electrical and suspension systems, as well as wheels, tires, and undercarriages. Candidates must hold ASE certifications demonstrating advanced knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, drivetrains, suspension, and wheel‑end components, along with at least one year of heavy‑equipment service experience. Additional qualifications include a mechanical trade school certificate or degree, electrical diagnostics certification, familiarity with Tier 4 emission systems, and welding or fabrication skills. Compliance with OSHA HazCom, Lockout/Tagout, and fire‑protection regulations is mandatory.
Requirements
- ▸ase certification
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸trade certificate
- ▸tier 4
- ▸welding skills
- ▸osha compliance
Benefits
Republic Services is a leader in environmental services, offering a wide range of waste and recycling solutions while emphasizing safety, sustainability, and community impact. The company’s values—Safety, Commitment to Serve, Environmental Responsibility, Drive, and Human‑Centred—guide daily actions, and employees benefit from an inclusive culture with strong engagement scores and extensive charitable initiatives. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
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