Heavy Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs Pro

Republic Services; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emission system issues, and ensure safe, productive operations.

The role requires ASE certifications, at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, and training in electrical diagnostics or welding/fabrication.

Qualifications

• ASE Certification and related heavy equipment certifications.
• Minimum 1 year experience on heavy equipment.
• Trade school certificate or degree in mechanical/industrial tech.
• Experience with Tier 4 emissions systems.
• Welding/fabrication skills.
• Electrical diagnostics training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform PM and repairs on electrical, diesel and gasoline engines and hydraulics.
• Read repair orders; communicate defects to operators.
• Document parts usage, time entry and maintenance records in systems.
• Overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulics

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

ASE certifications

Tools

Dossier Fleet Management

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emission system issues, and ensure safe, productive operations.

The role requires ASE certifications, at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, and training in electrical diagnostics or welding/fabrication.