Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About the Role

The Heavy Equipment – Preventive Maintenance (PM) Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance service on all types of trucks and equipment, including diesel and non‑diesel, to maximize safe and productive operations. The primary purpose of this role is to focus on preventative maintenance and other mechanic‑type tasks and services. Key duties include performing preventative maintenance and basic repairs on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles such as compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, and other equipment to ensure safe and productive operations. The technician inspects trucks and heavy equipment for condition, operation, fluid levels, identifies problems, power washes equipment as necessary, checks, fills and changes appropriate fluids, greases, oils and lubricates components, and performs adjustments to various systems during service. Additional tasks involve maintaining and changing air, oil, coolant, and fuel filters, performing cooling‑system maintenance, checking safety equipment, inspecting tires according to Republic Services Tire Maintenance Standards, and completing paperwork that documents parts usage and work order times. The technician also records daily consumables, drives equipment in and out of the repair area, follows all safety policies and procedures, and performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸preventive maintenance
• ▸equipment inspection
• ▸fluid checks
• ▸filter replacement
• ▸cooling maintenance
• ▸paperwork documentation

What You Bring

Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and word‑processing applications, are required. Technicians may be required to complete the Republic PM Program, the One Fleet Republic Way program, or other relevant training. A Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree is preferred. A minimum of one year of experience in a technician position that requires knowledge and application of OSHA HazCom, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and all OSHA fire‑protection regulations is required.

Requirements

• ▸excel
• ▸word
• ▸mechanical cert
• ▸1 year
• ▸osha
• ▸hazcom

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, health‑care spending accounts, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance, discount programs, retirement matching, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. More details are available on the company benefits website. The company’s values—Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human‑Centered—guide daily actions. With an employee engagement score of 86, Republic Services fosters an inclusive culture where every voice counts and contributed to the well‑being of 4.6 million people in 2023 through charitable foundations and community grants. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • 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

Onsite