Heavy Equipment Technician: Advanced Diagnostics & Overhauls

Republic Services; Livingston (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical, drive train, suspension and wheel-end components as shown by ASE Certification.
• At least 1 year experience as a technician on heavy equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year servicing heavy equipment with progressively challenging repairs.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
• Certificate in electrical diagnostics.
• Applicable ASE certifications.
• Knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform repair or preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles including compact equipment to maximize safe operations.
• Work on engines, transmissions, chassis, hydraulic, brakes, electrical and suspension systems.
• Read equipment condition reports and discuss defects with supervisors and operators.
• Complete repair paperwork and record parts usage and times.
• Record hours, fuel and oil usage; input data into fleet management software.
• Interpret oil analyses and onboard computer data for maintenance.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Drivetrain

Suspension

Steering

Wheel-end components

ASE Certification

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate

Electrical diagnostics certificate

ASE certifications

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description