Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Heavy Equipment Technician *** 2,500 INCENTIVE!!!
Repair and maintain heavy equipment, performing diagnostics and preventive maintenance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks, covering preventative maintenance inspections, hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems. • Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on heavy equipment. • Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles. • Interpret equipment condition reports and repair orders, coordinating with supervisors and operators. • Complete work orders, parts usage documentation, and daily consumables reports. • Analyze oil samples and fleet management data to guide maintenance decisions. • Follow all safety policies and conduct engine overhauls.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical repair
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸condition reports
- ▸work orders
- ▸oil analysis
- ▸engine overhaul
What You Bring
The role requires advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems, perform repairs on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles such as compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders, and work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, body components, hydraulic, brake, electrical, suspension, wheels, tires, and undercarriages. The technician reads and interprets equipment condition reports and repair orders, communicates with supervisors and operators, documents parts usage and work order times, completes daily consumables reports, and analyzes oil samples and fleet data while following all safety policies and performing engine overhauls. Qualifications include advanced expertise in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical systems, drivetrain, suspension, steering, and wheel‑end components, demonstrated by ASE certification. Candidates must have at least one year of heavy‑equipment technician experience, a mechanical trade school certificate or degree, an electrical diagnostics certificate, applicable ASE certifications, working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems, and welding or fabrication skills. Minimum requirements call for at least one year of experience applying OSHA Haz Com, Lockout/Tagout, and fire‑protection regulations in a technician position. • Hold ASE certification with advanced knowledge of brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and drivetrain systems. • Minimum one year of heavy‑equipment technician experience. • Possess a mechanical trade school certificate or degree and electrical diagnostics certification. • Knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems and welding/fabrication skills. • One year of experience complying with OSHA Haz Com, Lockout/Tagout, and fire‑protection regulations.
Requirements
- ▸ase certified
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸trade school
- ▸electrical diagnostics
- ▸tier 4
- ▸welding
Benefits
• 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).
Work Environment
Onsite