Heavy Equipment Technician - Advanced Diagnostics & Repairs

Republic Services; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services in Utah is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compact equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. You will diagnose mechanical issues, perform PM services, and ensure safe, productive operations across engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

The role requires ASE certifications, 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, and welding/fabrication skills.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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 timecard 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.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train knowledge

Suspension

Welding/fabrication

Education

ASE Certification

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

Job description

Republic Services in Utah is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compact equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. You will diagnose mechanical issues, perform PM services, and ensure safe, productive operations across engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

The role requires ASE certifications, 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, and welding/fabrication skills.