Heavy Equipment Technician — Excellent Benefits & PTO

Republic Services; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services in Kentucky seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, diesel and gas vehicles, and related systems, including hydraulic, electrical, and emission controls. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and document work orders.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA standards, and collaboration with operators to minimize downtime. A trade school certificate, ASE certifications, and knowledge of Tier 4 emissions are required,

Qualifications

• ASE certifications are required/advantageous.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree is required.
• Certificate in electrical diagnostics is required.
• Knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems is required.
• Welding and fabrication skills are beneficial.

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 compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations.
• Repairs and maintains engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, hydraulic systems, brakes, electrical and suspension systems, wheels, tires and undercarriages.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders, communicats with supervisor for clarification of defects and discuss preventive techniques with operators to minimize future repairs.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and times.
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provide information for input into Dossier, Republic Services Fleet Management Software system.
• Collects and interprets analyses from oil sampling, on-board computer, and fleet management software.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Air brakes

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train

Suspension

Wheel-end components

Safety procedures

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Certificate in electrical diagnostics

Tools

ASE Certifications

Tier 4 Emission knowledge

Job description

Republic Services in Kentucky seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment, diesel and gas vehicles, and related systems, including hydraulic, electrical, and emission controls. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and document work orders.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA standards, and collaboration with operators to minimize downtime. A trade school certificate, ASE certifications, and knowledge of Tier 4 emissions are required,