Heavy Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Preventive PM

Republic Services; Waco (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement matching

ESPP

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compact equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. The role covers diagnostics, preventative maintenance, hydraulic, diesel and electrical systems to keep fleets operating safely.

You will read equipment reports, communicate with supervisors, document parts usage, and input data into the fleet management system.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications demonstrating advanced knowledge in brakes, hydraulics, and drive train.
• At least 1 year experience as a technician on heavy equipment.
• Mechanical trade school certificate or degree required.
• Electrical diagnostics certification is required.
• Tier 4 emission systems knowledge is required.
• Welding and/or fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles.
• Repair engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and suspensions.
• Read equipment condition reports and communicate with operators.
• Document parts usage and time on work orders.
• Record hours, fuel and oil usage in reporting systems.
• Collect and interpret oil analyses and fleet data.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Air brakes knowledge

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Diesel engines

Welding/fabrication

OSHA Haz Com/LOTO

Education

Mechanical trade school certificate

Electrical diagnostics certificate

ASE certifications

Tools

Dossier fleet management software

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compact equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. The role covers diagnostics, preventative maintenance, hydraulic, diesel and electrical systems to keep fleets operating safely.

You will read equipment reports, communicate with supervisors, document parts usage, and input data into the fleet management system.