ASE-Certified Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services; Eubank (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and related machinery. You will perform preventive maintenance, electrical and hydraulic work, and repairs on engines, transmissions, and suspensions to maximize safe, productive operations.

The role requires ASE-certified expertise, knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems, and welding/fabrication skills, with at least one year of experience working on heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• ASE Certification demonstrates advanced knowledge.
• Electrical diagnostics skills for electrical systems.
• Hydraulics proficiency for heavy equipment.
• Drive train, suspension and wheel-end knowledge.
• Air brakes and safety-focused maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform PM inspections on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment.
• Work on engines, transmissions, chassis, hydraulics, brakes, and suspensions.
• Read defect reports and discuss preventive techniques with operators.

Skills

ASE Certification

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulics

Drive train

Air brakes

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and related machinery. You will perform preventive maintenance, electrical and hydraulic work, and repairs on engines, transmissions, and suspensions to maximize safe, productive operations.

The role requires ASE-certified expertise, knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems, and welding/fabrication skills, with at least one year of experience working on heavy equipment.