Heavy Equipment Technician: Diesel & Hydraulics Pro

Republic Services; Bighill (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and service diesel and gasoline vehicles across our fleet. The role requires knowledge of engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emissions controls, with ASE certifications and OSHA familiarity.

Join a safety-focused team delivering reliable operations. The position emphasizes hands-on repairs, accurate reporting of parts and time, and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
• ASE certifications required; Tier 4 emission knowledge preferred.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree (or equivalent).
• Certificate in electrical diagnostics; applicable ASE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Repair and preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles including compactors and loaders.
• Work on engines, transmissions, chassis, hydraulics, brakes, suspension, and electrical systems.
• Read equipment condition reports and discuss defects with operators for preventive strategies.
• Document parts usage and timekeeping; complete related repair paperwork.
• Record hours, fuel and oil usage for input into fleet management software.
• Collect and interpret oil samples and fleet data from on-board computer systems.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Skills

ASE Certification

Electrical diagnostics

Tier 4 emissions

Welding / fabrication

Heavy equipment knowledge

OSHA HazCom / LOTO

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Certificate in electrical diagnostics

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and service diesel and gasoline vehicles across our fleet. The role requires knowledge of engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emissions controls, with ASE certifications and OSHA familiarity.

Join a safety-focused team delivering reliable operations. The position emphasizes hands-on repairs, accurate reporting of parts and time, and adherence to safety