ASE-Certified Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services; Waynesburg (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy machinery, light service equipment, and light trucks. The role requires ASE certifications and at least 1 year of hands-on experience maintaining heavy equipment.

You will diagnose, repair, and document work orders while following safety procedures and contributing to fleet reliability across locations.

Qualifications

• ASE Certification indicating advanced mechanical knowledge.
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• COMPANY NAME: Republic ServicesKEY POINTS: Heavy equipment repair expertise, ASE certified, 1+ year experience
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• <p>Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy and light equipment, including hydraulic, electrical and emission systems. The role requires ASE certifications and at least 1 year of experience servicing heavy equipment. Strong diagnostic and documentation skills are essential for accurate work orders and uptime.</p><p>The position focuses on safe, efficient operation and adherence to company safety policies, with opportunities to contribute to Fleet Management initiatives and equipment reliability across our operations.</p>
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• Heavy Equipment Technician in Kentucky: market range is $23–$33 per hour gross hourly.
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Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train

Suspension

Steering

Welding

Fabrication

ASE Certification

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Certificate in electrical diagnostics

ASE certifications

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy machinery, light service equipment, and light trucks. The role requires ASE certifications and at least 1 year of hands-on experience maintaining heavy equipment.

You will diagnose, repair, and document work orders while following safety procedures and contributing to fleet reliability across locations.