Heavy Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs Pro

Republic Services; McDonald (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits coverage

Dental and vision plans

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compact machines, light service equipment, and light trucks. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostic tests, and overhauls on diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, and emissions controls.

You will read and interpret repair orders, coordinate with operators, and document parts usage and labor hours in the fleet management system, ensuring safety and reliability across equipment

Qualifications

• ASE Certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Trade School certificate or degree in electrical or mechanical diagnostics or related field.
• Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems and on-board diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment to maximize safe, productive operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on engines, transmissions, chassis and hydraulic systems.
• Read repair orders and communicate defects with supervisors and operators to plan preventive techniques.
• Document parts, work orders, and time entries; input data into fleet management software.
• Follow safety policies and perform overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Education

ASE Certification

Trade School certificate or degree

Tools

N/A

Job description

Republic Services seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compact machines, light service equipment, and light trucks. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostic tests, and overhauls on diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, and emissions controls.

You will read and interpret repair orders, coordinate with operators, and document parts usage and labor hours in the fleet management system, ensuring safety and reliability across equipment