Heavy Equipment Technician: Advanced Diagnostics & PM

Republic Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

EAP

ESPP

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement match

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician in Houston to diagnose and repair heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline vehicles, and related systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, read repair orders, and document parts usage and times for work orders in our fleet management system.

The role requires ASE-certified skills, 1+ year experience on heavy equipment, and safety compliance. We offer comprehensive benefits and a strong team environment, with opportunities to advance

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.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including components like compactor and excavator.
• Read and interpret equipment condition reports and repair orders; discuss defects with supervisor or operators.
• Document parts usage and times for work orders; input data into fleet management software.
• Collect and interpret analyses from oil sampling and on-board computer systems.
• Follow all safety policies and perform engine overhauls as needed.

Skills

Air brakes

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train knowledge

Welding/fabrication

Safety compliance

Education

ASE Certifications

Electrical diagnostics certificate

Trade School certificate or degree

Job description

Republic Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician in Houston to diagnose and repair heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline vehicles, and related systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, read repair orders, and document parts usage and times for work orders in our fleet management system.

The role requires ASE-certified skills, 1+ year experience on heavy equipment, and safety compliance. We offer comprehensive benefits and a strong team environment, with opportunities to advance