Heavy Equipment Technician: Diesel & Hydraulics Expert

Republic Services; Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in Kentucky is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy, compact, and service equipment as well as light trucks. The role emphasizes diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and emission systems to maximize uptime.

You will document work orders, track parts usage, and ensure safety compliance under the supervision of the maintenance team, with opportunities to advance within a national leader in environmental services.

Qualifications

• ASE certification demonstrating advanced knowledge in air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and drive train.
• At least 1 year experience servicing heavy equipment.
• Trade school certificate or degree in mechanical field.
• Electrical diagnostics certification.
• Tier 4 emission systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment.
• Perform PM inspections and repairs on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Read repair orders and discuss defects with operators.
• Document parts usage and time entries.
• Fill daily consumables report and input into fleet system (Dossier).
• Follow all safety policies.

Skills

ASE Certification

Heavy equipment

Electrical diagnostics

Welding & fabrication

Education

Mechanical Trade School

Electrical diagnostics certificate

Job description

Republic Services in Kentucky is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy, compact, and service equipment as well as light trucks. The role emphasizes diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and emission systems to maximize uptime.

You will document work orders, track parts usage, and ensure safety compliance under the supervision of the maintenance team, with opportunities to advance within a national leader in environmental services.