Heavy Equipment Technician: Diesel, Electrical & Hydraulics

Republic Services; Hustonville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment and light service vehicles. The role requires expertise in hydraulics, electrical systems, preventative maintenance, and emission controls, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will document work orders, track parts, and use fleet software to manage maintenance cycles. The ideal candidate has ASE certifications and hands-on experience with Tier 4 emissions systems, welding or

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment across multiple systems.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on hydraulic, electrical, engine, and driveline systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety regulations and equipment handling.
• Welding or fabrication skills to support repairs and fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and discusses defects with operators to minimize future repairs.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and times.
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage and input into Fleet Management Software.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

ASE Certifications

Electrical diagnostics

Tier 4 emissions knowledge

Welding & fabrication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

Applicable ASE certifications

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment and light service vehicles. The role requires expertise in hydraulics, electrical systems, preventative maintenance, and emission controls, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will document work orders, track parts, and use fleet software to manage maintenance cycles. The ideal candidate has ASE certifications and hands-on experience with Tier 4 emissions systems, welding or