Heavy Equipment Technician - ASE-Certified & Benefits

Republic Services; Middleburg (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services in Kentucky seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair heavy and light service equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspect hydraulic, electrical, and exhaust systems, and ensure safe, productive operations across diverse fleet assets.

Responsibilities include reading repair orders, documenting work, and using fleet management software. ASE-certified technicians with Tier 4 knowledge and welding skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical and drive train systems evidenced by ASE Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a technician on heavy equipment.
• Completion of Mechanical Trade School or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline equipment including breakers, engines and transmissions.
• Read equipment condition reports and discuss defects with operators to prevent future repairs.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Drive train

Suspension

Steering

Wheel-end components

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

ASE certifications

Tools

Tier 4 emission systems knowledge

Job description

Republic Services in Kentucky seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair heavy and light service equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspect hydraulic, electrical, and exhaust systems, and ensure safe, productive operations across diverse fleet assets.

Responsibilities include reading repair orders, documenting work, and using fleet management software. ASE-certified technicians with Tier 4 knowledge and welding skills are preferred.