Heavy Equipment Technician: Expert Diagnostics & Repairs

Republic Services; Stanford (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plan

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services Heavy Equipment Technician role performs repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery, light service equipment, and light trucks, focusing on preventive maintenance, hydraulics, electrical, and emission systems to keep operations safe and productive.

The ideal candidate has ASE certifications in electrical and drive train, at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, and a mechanical trade education. OSHA knowledge and welding/fabrication skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• ASE Certification in advanced electrical, drive train, or similar
• At least 1 year of experience on heavy equipment
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree
• Electrical diagnostics certification
• Tier 4 emission systems knowledge
• Welding and/or fabrication experience
• OSHA HazCom/Lock Out Tag Out knowledge

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment and perform preventative maintenance
• Repair electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles including engines, transmissions and hydraulics
• Read and interpret repair orders and communicate defects with operators
• Document parts usage and time entries in work orders and time sheets
• Maintain safety policies and perform engine overhauls

Skills

Air brakes expertise

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Drive train knowledge

Suspension and wheel-end components

Welding/fabrication

OSHA compliance (HazCom/Lockout Tagout

Education

Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree

Electrical diagnostics certificate

ASE certifications

Tools

Dossier fleet management software

On-board diagnostics / smart diagnostics

Job description

Republic Services Heavy Equipment Technician role performs repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery, light service equipment, and light trucks, focusing on preventive maintenance, hydraulics, electrical, and emission systems to keep operations safe and productive.

The ideal candidate has ASE certifications in electrical and drive train, at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, and a mechanical trade education. OSHA knowledge and welding/fabrication skills are a plus.