Advanced Heavy Equipment Technician – ASE-Certified

Republic Services; Burgin (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance (short & long-)”

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline vehicles, and support safe, productive operations. The role focuses on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and overhauls of engines, hydraulic and electrical systems in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has ASE certifications and experience on heavy equipment, with strong knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, drive trains, and emission systems.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment and related systems.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, and drive train components.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Performs repair or preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations.
• Typical repairs and maintenance would include work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines and body components, hydraulic, brake, electrical and suspension systems, wheels, tires and undercarriages.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders, communicate with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of defects and discuss preventive techniques with operators to minimize future repairs.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times (i.e., work order times compared to time card times).
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provide information for input into Dossier, Republic Services Fleet Management Software system.
• Collects and interprets analyses from oil sampling, on-board computer, and fleet management software.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Air brakes

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train

Suspension

Wheel-end components

Safety compliance

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

ASE certifications

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline vehicles, and support safe, productive operations. The role focuses on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and overhauls of engines, hydraulic and electrical systems in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has ASE certifications and experience on heavy equipment, with strong knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, drive trains, and emission systems.