Senior Heavy Equipment Technician - Diesel & Electrical

Republic Services; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair heavy, compact, and light service equipment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, engine and hydraulic work, and data logging in our fleet system.

The role requires ASE-certified expertise, at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, and a mechanical trade certificate or degree. Safety compliance and reliability are essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• ASE Certification demonstrates advanced knowledge of braking, hydraulics, and drive train.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree is required.
• Electrical diagnostics certification is preferred.
• Tier 4 emission systems knowledge is desirable.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform repair or preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles including compact and light service equipment.
• Repair engines, transmissions, chassis, hydraulics, brakes, suspension, wheels and undercarriages.
• Read equipment condition reports and discuss defects with supervisors/operators to minimize future repairs.
• Document parts usage and times on work orders and timesheets.
• Complete daily consumables report and input data into fleet management software.
• Collect and interpret oil analyses and data from on-board computer and fleet software.
• Follow all safety policies and perform overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Skills

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Electrical diagnostics

Welding

Fabrication

ASE Certification

Education

Mechanical trade certificate

Degree in mechanics

Electrical diagnostics certification

Tools

Fleet management software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair heavy, compact, and light service equipment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, engine and hydraulic work, and data logging in our fleet system.

The role requires ASE-certified expertise, at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, and a mechanical trade certificate or degree. Safety compliance and reliability are essential in this hands-on position.