Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount programs

ESPP

Job summary

Republic Services Heavy Equipment Technician role in the United States focuses on repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, compactors, light service gear, and light trucks. Expect preventive maintenance, hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, electrical, HVAC, and emission system work to maximize safe, productive operations.

You will read condition reports, coordinate with supervisors and operators, document parts usage, and input time data in the fleet system.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, advanced electrical, drive train, suspension and wheel-end components.
• ASE Certification evidenced by documentation and experience.
• Welding and fabrication skills and/or experience.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree and electrical diagnostics training.

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 equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and communicates with supervisor and operators to clarify defects and preventive techniques.
• Completes paperwork for repairs, documents parts usage and times.
• Completes daily consumables report and inputs data into fleet management software.
• Collects and interprets analyses from oil sampling and on-board computer systems.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train

Suspension

Steering

Welding/fabrication

Diagnostics

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

ASE certifications

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance inspections, hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems.

PRINCIPAL 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 (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.

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.

At least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.

Minimum of 1 year of prior experience as a technician working on heavy equipment, demonstrating the ability to service increasingly more challenging maintenance repairs.Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Certificate in electrical diagnostics.

Applicable ASE certifications.

Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.

Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Haz Com; OSHA Lock Out Tag Out and all OSHA Fire Protection regulations.

Pay Range:

Pay Range for this position is $27.10 to $37.22* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.In 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, an