Heavy Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs Pro

Republic Services; Dunnville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

ESPP

PTO

EAP

Job summary

Republic Services in the United States (Kentucky) seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy and light service equipment, ensuring safe and productive operations. The role covers diesel and gasoline vehicles, hydraulic systems, and emission controls, with emphasis on diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

You will read condition reports, discuss defects with operators, document parts usage and time, and input details into the fleet management system, contributing to

Qualifications

• Must have ASE certifications and heavy equipment experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working on heavy equipment.
• Mechanical trade school certificate or degree.
• Electrical diagnostics certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Repairs engines, transmissions, chassis, hydraulics, brakes, suspension and electrical systems.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and communicates defects to supervisors.
• Documents parts usage and times on work orders and time cards.
• Completes daily consumables report and inputs data into Fleet Management Software.
• Collects and interprets oil analyses and onboard computer data.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Overhauls gas or diesel engines.

Job description

Republic Services in the United States (Kentucky) seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy and light service equipment, ensuring safe and productive operations. The role covers diesel and gasoline vehicles, hydraulic systems, and emission controls, with emphasis on diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

You will read condition reports, discuss defects with operators, document parts usage and time, and input details into the fleet management system, contributing to