Heavy Equipment Technician: Diesel, Hydraulics & Electrical

Republic Services; Gravel Switch (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with a generous match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in Kentucky to perform maintenance on heavy and light service equipment, focusing on diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance. You will work with engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emission controls while ensuring safety standards and efficient operation.

The role requires ASE-certified expertise, at least one year of heavy equipment experience, and a trade-school certificate or degree.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical and drive train systems.
• At least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
• Certificate in electrical diagnostics.
• Knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
• Welding or fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment with advanced knowledge.
• Repair or perform maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles and machinery.
• Work on engines, transmissions, chassis, hydraulics, brakes, and suspension systems.
• Read equipment condition reports and communicate defects and preventive techniques.
• Document parts usage and time charges for work orders.

Skills

ASE Certification

Advanced hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Tier 4 emissions knowledge

Welding/Fabrication

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Tools

Dossier fleet software

Welding equipment

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in Kentucky to perform maintenance on heavy and light service equipment, focusing on diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance. You will work with engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emission controls while ensuring safety standards and efficient operation.

The role requires ASE-certified expertise, at least one year of heavy equipment experience, and a trade-school certificate or degree.