Heavy Equipment Technician | ASE-Certified Repairs & PM

Republic Services; McDonald (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain heavy equipment, compactors, excavators, wheel loaders and related machinery. You will perform preventive maintenance, electrical and hydraulic repairs, and engine work to keep operations safe and productive.

The role requires hands-on experience with Tier 4 emission systems, welding and electrical diagnostics, plus ASE certifications.

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.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
• Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
• Certificate in electrical diagnostics.
• Applicable ASE certifications.

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.
• 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

Heavy equipment experience

Air brakes & hydraulics

Welding

Tier 4 emission systems

Education

Mechanical trade school certificate or degree

Certificate in electrical diagnostics

ASE certifications

Tools

ASE Certifications

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain heavy equipment, compactors, excavators, wheel loaders and related machinery. You will perform preventive maintenance, electrical and hydraulic repairs, and engine work to keep operations safe and productive.

The role requires hands-on experience with Tier 4 emission systems, welding and electrical diagnostics, plus ASE certifications.