Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Yellow Iron)
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. Work includes preventive maintenance inspections and repairs to hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brake, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems. The technician diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems, performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines, and helps maximize safe, productive equipment operations. The role also involves interpreting equipment condition reports, repair orders, oil-sampling results, onboard computer information, and fleet management software. The technician communicates with supervisors and operators to clarify defects and discuss preventive techniques, completes repair and consumables documentation, follows safety policies and procedures, and records information for Republic Services’ Dossier fleet management system.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment, including the ability to service increasingly challenging maintenance repairs.
- At least 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Haz Com, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and OSHA Fire Protection regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical systems, drivetrains, suspension, steering, and wheel-end components, as evidenced by ASE certification.
- Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical trade school certificate or degree.
- Certificate in electrical diagnostics.
- Applicable ASE certifications.
- Welding and/or fabrication skills or experience.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles and equipment, including compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders.
- Maintain and repair engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, body components, hydraulic, brake, electrical, and suspension systems, wheels, tires, and undercarriages.
- Read and interpret equipment condition reports and repair orders; communicate with supervisors or operators to clarify defects and discuss preventive techniques.
- Complete repair paperwork, document parts usage, and account for applied work time.
- Complete daily consumables reports recording hours, fuel, and oil usage, and provide information for entry into Dossier fleet management software.
- Collect and interpret analyses from oil sampling, onboard computers, and fleet management software.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Perform overhauls on gas or diesel engines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
