Heavy Equipment Technician – Diesel, Electrical & Hydraulics

Republic Services; Ferguson (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in Kentucky to repair and maintain heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline vehicles, and light service equipment. This role covers engines, transmissions, hydraulic, brakes, electrical, and emission systems to maximize safe operations.

The ideal candidate will have ASE certifications, 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, and a relevant technical diploma, with strong knowledge of Tier 4 emissions and electrical diagnostics.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications and advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical, and drive train components.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.
• Trade school certificate or degree and electrical diagnostics certification.
• Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles to maximize safe operations.
• Read equipment condition reports and discuss defects with operators.
• Complete repair paperwork, track parts usage and time entries.
• Maintain daily consumables report and input data into fleet software.

Skills

ASE Certification

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulics

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree or diploma

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in Kentucky to repair and maintain heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline vehicles, and light service equipment. This role covers engines, transmissions, hydraulic, brakes, electrical, and emission systems to maximize safe operations.

The ideal candidate will have ASE certifications, 1+ year of heavy equipment experience, and a relevant technical diploma, with strong knowledge of Tier 4 emissions and electrical diagnostics.