Heavy Equipment Technician - Diesel & Hydraulics Expert

Republic Services; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan with company match

ESPP

PTO

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in the United States to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compactors, and light service trucks. The role covers preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and overhaul of engines, transmissions, and hydraulics, with strict adherence to safety policies.

Ideal candidates bring ASE certifications and at least 1 year of experience, plus mechanical trade schooling. Benefits include comprehensive medical, retirement matching, and ESPP options.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience servicing heavy equipment.
• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, and electrical systems (ASE).
• Experience with heavy equipment engines, hydraulics, and emission systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment and light service equipment and trucks.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and performs preventative maintenance.
• Works on engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Reads repair orders and communicates defects to supervisors and operators.
• Documents parts usage, times, and enters data into management systems.
• Completes daily consumables report and uses fleet software for input.
• Follows safety policies and performs overhauls on engines when needed.

Skills

Air brakes

Tires

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train

Suspension

Wheel-end components

ASE Certification

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate

Certificate in electrical diagnostics

ASE certifications

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in the United States to repair and maintain heavy equipment, compactors, and light service trucks. The role covers preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and overhaul of engines, transmissions, and hydraulics, with strict adherence to safety policies.

Ideal candidates bring ASE certifications and at least 1 year of experience, plus mechanical trade schooling. Benefits include comprehensive medical, retirement matching, and ESPP options.