Heavy Equipment Technician: Advanced Diagnostics & Repair

Republic Services; Sorrento (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair heavy equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure safe, productive operations across our fleet. You will work on engines, hydraulics, electrical and emission systems while documenting work in our fleet software.

Minimum 1 year of heavy equipment experience is required, with ASE certifications and OSHA knowledge. Advanced diagnostics, welding, and Tier 4 emissions experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• ASE Certification evidences advanced knowledge in heavy equipment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a technician on heavy equipment.
• Trade school certificate or degree in electrical diagnostics; ASE certifications.
• OSHA Haz Com; Lock Out Tag Out and Fire Protection regulations awareness.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles.
• Repair engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, hydraulics, brakes and suspensions.
• Document parts usage, time entries, and service orders.
• Record oil/fuel usage and input data into Fleet Management Software.

Skills

Air brakes

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train

Suspension

Steering

ASE Certification

Education

Mechanical trade school certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certification

Tools

Dossier Fleet Management Software

Fleet management software

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair heavy equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure safe, productive operations across our fleet. You will work on engines, hydraulics, electrical and emission systems while documenting work in our fleet software.

Minimum 1 year of heavy equipment experience is required, with ASE certifications and OSHA knowledge. Advanced diagnostics, welding, and Tier 4 emissions experience are a plus.