Heavy Equipment Technician: Engines & Hydraulics

Republic Services; Church Hill (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in Church Hill, TN is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair heavy, compact, and light service equipment and trucks. You will perform preventive maintenance and diagnose mechanical issues to keep operations safe and productive.

Responsibilities include interpreting condition reports, coordinating with operators and supervisors, completing repair documentation in the Fleet Management system, and overhauling gas or diesel engines while following safety

Qualifications

• ASE Certification demonstrating advanced knowledge of brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and drive train.
• At least 1 year of experience servicing heavy equipment.
• Mechanical trade school certificate or degree.
• Electrical diagnostics certificate.
• Applicable ASE certifications.
• Experience with Tier 4 emission systems.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicle maintenance on various equipment to maximize safe operations.
• Read and interpret equipment condition reports and discuss defects with operators to minimize future repairs.
• Complete repair paperwork, documenting parts usage and time.
• Record hours, fuel and oil usage in Fleet Management software.
• Interpret oil analyses and fleet data.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Air brakes

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Drive train

Suspension & wheel-end

ASE Certification

Education

Mechanical trade school certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

Job description

Republic Services in Church Hill, TN is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair heavy, compact, and light service equipment and trucks. You will perform preventive maintenance and diagnose mechanical issues to keep operations safe and productive.

Responsibilities include interpreting condition reports, coordinating with operators and supervisors, completing repair documentation in the Fleet Management system, and overhauling gas or diesel engines while following safety