Heavy Equipment Technician: Fleet Diagnostics & Repairs

Republic Services, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy and light service equipment, including hydraulics, HVAC, and emissions systems. You will diagnose mechanical problems, interpret condition reports, and keep detailed repair documentation.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical and drive-train issues, performing overhauls, and ensuring safety compliance while maintaining fleet efficiency across equipment types and sizes.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical, drive train, suspension and wheel-end components.
• ASE Certification demonstrated by experience.
• Tier 4 emission systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and diagnoses heavy equipment to maximize safe, productive operations.
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles including heavy equipment.
• Repairs may involve engines, transmissions, chassis, hydraulics, brakes, exhaust, suspension and electrical systems.
• Reads repair orders and discusses defects with supervisor/operator to prevent future repairs.
• Completes paperwork: parts usage, times, fuel/oil usage; inputs into Fleet Management Software.
• Collects oil analyses and data from on-board computer and fleet software.
• Follows all safety policies and conducts overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy and light service equipment, including hydraulics, HVAC, and emissions systems. You will diagnose mechanical problems, interpret condition reports, and keep detailed repair documentation.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical and drive-train issues, performing overhauls, and ensuring safety compliance while maintaining fleet efficiency across equipment types and sizes.