Heavy Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

Republic Services; Junction City (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy, compact, light service equipment and trucks. Duties include diagnosing mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and recording parts and labor.

Safely operating within Tier 4 emission standards, you will work with hydraulics, electrical systems and overhauls as needed. Ideal candidates have ASE-certified advanced knowledge, a mechanical trade certificate, and at least one year of experience on heavy

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical and driveline systems as evidenced by ASE certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as a technician on heavy equipment.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
• Electrical diagnostics certification.
• Tier 4 emission systems knowledge.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Repair or preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles including compactors and loaders.
• Service engines, transmissions, chassis, hydraulics, brakes, suspension, wheels and undercarriages.
• Read and interpret equipment condition reports and discuss defects with supervisors and operators.
• Complete work orders, document parts usage and time entries.
• Submit daily consumables report for input into fleet management software.
• Collect and interpret analyses from oil sampling and fleet software.
• Follow all safety policies. Perform engine overhauls as needed.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Drive train

Suspension

Steering & wheel-end

ASE Certification

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Job description

Republic Services seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy, compact, light service equipment and trucks. Duties include diagnosing mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and recording parts and labor.

Safely operating within Tier 4 emission standards, you will work with hydraulics, electrical systems and overhauls as needed. Ideal candidates have ASE-certified advanced knowledge, a mechanical trade certificate, and at least one year of experience on heavy