Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services; Utah; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

ESPP program

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Republic Services in Utah is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compactors, and light service equipment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic, electrical, brakes, HVAC, emissions systems, and drive-trains.

You will read repair orders, communicate defects with operators and supervisors, document parts usage and time on work orders, input data into fleet software, and perform overhauls when required.

Qualifications

• ASE Certification demonstrates advanced knowledge in relevant systems.
• Trade school certificate or degree completed.
• Minimum 1 year of heavy equipment technical experience.
• Knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems and welding/fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, compactors, and light service equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on engines, hydraulics, brakes, and electronics.
• Reads repair orders, communicates defects to operators and supervisors.
• Documents parts usage and time on work orders; tracks hours in fleet software.
• Performs engine overhauls and complies with safety policies.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in air brakes

Tires and wheel ends

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train understanding

Suspension and steering

Education

Mechanical trade school certificate or degree

Certificate in electrical diagnostics

Tools

ASE Certification

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.**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**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. • Retirement 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.*