Heavy Equipment Technician: Diesel & Electrical Expert

Republic Services; Church Hill (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

The Heavy Equipment Technician at Republic Services will inspect, diagnose and repair heavy and light equipment, including diesel and gas engines, hydraulics, and emission systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, read repair orders, document parts usage, and log hours in the fleet system, ensuring safe, productive operations.

Responsibilities include maintenance on engines, transmissions, drivelines, suspensions, brakes, and electrical systems, with adherence to OSHA and company safety

Qualifications

• ASE certifications or equivalent proof of advanced knowledge in heavy equipment systems.
• 1+ year of experience servicing heavy equipment and related powertrains.
• Welding or fabrication skills are a plus and safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on heavy equipment and trucks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on engines, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Read repair orders, document parts usage and time worked, and input data into fleet software.
• Adhere to safety policies and participate in efficient, safe operations.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Drive train

Suspension

Education

Trade school certificate

Electrical diagnostics cert

Job description

The Heavy Equipment Technician at Republic Services will inspect, diagnose and repair heavy and light equipment, including diesel and gas engines, hydraulics, and emission systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, read repair orders, document parts usage, and log hours in the fleet system, ensuring safe, productive operations.

Responsibilities include maintenance on engines, transmissions, drivelines, suspensions, brakes, and electrical systems, with adherence to OSHA and company safety