ASE-Certified Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services; Keene (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Health care and dependent care FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services in Kentucky is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair large equipment, diesel and gas vehicles, and related systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, interpret condition reports, and record work orders, parts usage, and times for Fleet management software.

The role requires ASE certifications, trade schooling, and experience with air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and drive trains, with welding a plus.

Qualifications

• ASE certification and advanced knowledge in air brakes, hydraulics, electrical and drive train.
• 1+ year of experience on heavy equipment as a technician.
• Mechanical trade school certification or equivalent.
• Electrical diagnostics certification and Tier 4 emission systems knowledge.
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles including compact equipment.
• Repair engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes and suspensions.
• Read repair orders, communicate defects and discuss preventive techniques.
• Document parts usage, time card times and work orders.
• Record hours and fuel usage for fleet software and reports.
• Perform safety procedures and overhauls on engines.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train

Suspension

Welding

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Certificate in electrical diagnostics

ASE certifications

Job description

Republic Services in Kentucky is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair large equipment, diesel and gas vehicles, and related systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, interpret condition reports, and record work orders, parts usage, and times for Fleet management software.

The role requires ASE certifications, trade schooling, and experience with air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and drive trains, with welding a plus.