Heavy Equipment Technician: Diesel & Hydraulics Expert

Republic Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services in Fresno, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline vehicles, and related systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, read repair orders, document parts usage and hours, and ensure safe, productive operations.

Ideal candidates have ASE certifications and at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, plus welding or fabrication skills and knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical, drive train, suspension and wheel-end components, ASE-certified.
• At least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree required; ASE certifications preferred.
• Certificate in electrical diagnostics and Tier 4 emission system knowledge are desirable.
• Welding/fabrication skills are a plus.

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 compactors, excavators, wheel loaders and other equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and repair orders and discusses defects with operators to prevent future repairs.
• Completes repair paperwork, documents parts usage and tracks time on work orders.
• Completes daily consumables report for input into Fleet Management Software.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Drive train

Suspension

Wheel-end components

Welding/fabrication

ASE Certification

Safety procedures

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Certificate in electrical diagnostics

Applicable ASE certifications

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Republic Services in Fresno, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, diesel and gasoline vehicles, and related systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, read repair orders, document parts usage and hours, and ensure safe, productive operations.

Ideal candidates have ASE certifications and at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, plus welding or fabrication skills and knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.