ASE-Certified Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services; Wildie (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in Kentucky is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair mechanical systems on heavy equipment and light service vehicles. You will perform preventative maintenance, filter and fluid changes, and contribute to safe, productive operations through proactive servicing.

The role requires ASE certifications, a mechanical trade school background, and hands-on experience with engines, hydraulics, drive trains, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, advanced electrical, advanced drive train knowledge, suspension, steering and wheel-end components training as evidenced by ASE Certification.
• Applicable ASE certifications.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Performs repair or preventative 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.
• 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 diagnostics

Welding/fabrication

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 mechanical systems on heavy equipment and light service vehicles. You will perform preventative maintenance, filter and fluid changes, and contribute to safe, productive operations through proactive servicing.

The role requires ASE certifications, a mechanical trade school background, and hands-on experience with engines, hydraulics, drive trains, and electrical systems.