Heavy Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Overhauls

Republic Services; Paint Lick (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy and light service equipment, including hydraulics, diesel and gasoline engines, and emission systems. You will diagnose, perform preventive maintenance, document work orders, and ensure safe, productive operations across our fleet.

Requires ASE certification, mechanical trade school credentials, and experience on heavy equipment with Tier 4 emissions; welding/fabrication skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, drive train, suspension and wheel-end components.
• ASE certifications and electrical diagnostics credentials are preferred.
• Experience with Tier 4 emission systems and welding/fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment to maintain safety and productivity.
• Perform maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline equipment including excavators, loaders and compactor components.
• Read repair orders and communicate defects, discuss preventive techniques with operators.
• Document parts usage, hours and time card alignment; complete daily consumables report.
• Follow all safety policies and perform engine overhauls when required.

Skills

Advanced air brakes

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train knowledge

Welding/fabrication

OSHA safety

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate

Electrical diagnostics certificate

ASE certifications

Tools

Welding equipment

Tier 4 diagnostics tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy and light service equipment, including hydraulics, diesel and gasoline engines, and emission systems. You will diagnose, perform preventive maintenance, document work orders, and ensure safe, productive operations across our fleet.

Requires ASE certification, mechanical trade school credentials, and experience on heavy equipment with Tier 4 emissions; welding/fabrication skills are a plus.