Heavy Construction Equipment Technician

GreenWaste Recovery LLC•Gilroy, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GreenWaste® has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, experiencing growth after private equity investment in 2021. The company is founded on principles of environmental sustainability and innovation, specializing in material collection, processing, and sales. GreenWaste works with over 20 municipalities and 50 jurisdictions, operates facilities in more than 10 locations, and employs over 1,000 people. The company is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Heavy Construction Equipment Technician to join its team. This role involves the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty construction equipment such as loaders, bulldozers, excavators, graders, backhoes, and other diesel- and hydraulic-powered machinery. The technician will ensure all equipment is safe, reliable, and operating at peak performance to support efficient and continuous operations. Some local travel will be required.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, diesel engines, transmissions, and electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and diagnostic software.
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective communication skills with operators and supervisors.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in heavy construction equipment maintenance.
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabrication skills preferred.
Completion of a trade school or technical program in heavy equipment/diesel mechanics preferred.
CDL a plus
ASE or equivalent diesel/mechanic certification desirable
Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Experienced and proficient with utilizing OEM diagnostics equipment and programs to troubleshoot and identify root cause of failure(s) with diverse blend of OEM brands of Heavy Construction Equipment (Caterpillar, John Dere & Volvo)
Independently perform all aspects of preventive maintenance and heavy repairs of all OEM heavy construction equipment, recondition, repair, and assembly of equipment assigned by Maintenance Manager.
Provide mobile cross-functional support to other GW locations
Must be able to independently analyze parts reusability, order parts, keep track of asset compliance percentages, and complete repairs in a timely manner.
Adhere to OSHA standards and GreenWaste safety policies, being an advocate for compliance and setting the standard amongst peers.
Maintain assigned service truck, accountability of tools and diagnostics equipment.