Heavy Equipment Technician: Advanced Diagnostics & Repairs

Republic Services; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

PTO

EAP

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, compact units, light service equipment, and light trucks. You will diagnose mechanical issues, service engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems, and ensure safe, productive operations across our fleet.

The role requires ASE certification and hands-on experience with Tier 4 emission systems, electrical diagnostics, and welding/fabrication.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, and electrical systems as evidenced by ASE certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as a technician on heavy equipment.
• Trade school certificate or degree in mechanical trades; electrical diagnostics certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles to maximize safe operations.
• Read equipment condition reports and communicate with supervisor for defects.
• Document parts usage and work orders; track time against job cards.
• Record hours, fuel, and oil usage in fleet management system.

Skills

ASE Certification

Heavy equipment experience

Electrical diagnostics

Welding/fabrication

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, compact units, light service equipment, and light trucks. You will diagnose mechanical issues, service engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems, and ensure safe, productive operations across our fleet.

The role requires ASE certification and hands-on experience with Tier 4 emission systems, electrical diagnostics, and welding/fabrication.