Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Repair and maintain heavy equipment, performing diagnostics, overhauls, and preventive maintenance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy and light equipment, including preventative inspections, hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems. Key responsibilities include diagnosing and fixing mechanical problems on heavy equipment, maintaining electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles such as compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders, and servicing engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, hydraulics, brakes, electrical, suspension, wheels, tires, and undercarriages. The technician reads equipment condition reports, communicates with supervisors or operators, documents work, completes consumables reports, analyzes oil samples and onboard data, follows all safety policies, and performs engine overhauls.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸repairs
- ▸preventive inspections
- ▸diagnostics
- ▸hydraulic service
- ▸engine overhaul
- ▸data analysis
What You Bring
Qualifications require advanced knowledge of air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical systems, drivetrain, suspension, steering, ASE certification, at least one year of heavy‑equipment technician experience, a mechanical trade school certificate or degree, electrical diagnostics certification, familiarity with Tier 4 emission systems, and welding or fabrication skills.
Requirements
- ▸air brakes
- ▸hydraulics
- ▸ase
- ▸heavy‑equipment
- ▸trade certificate
- ▸tier 4
Benefits
Minimum requirements include a minimum of one year in a role that applies OSHA Hazard Communication, Lock‑Out‑Tag‑Out, and fire protection regulations. The position is union‑represented with an hourly wage range of $34–$42 and is classified as safety‑sensitive. The company's core values—Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human‑Centered—guide a diverse, inclusive culture with a high employee engagement score of 86 % and a strong community impact through charitable grants. Republic Services is an equal‑opportunity employer offering a safety‑sensitive union position with a comprehensive benefits package and ample opportunities for career development. • 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 • 401(k) plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Onsite