Heavy Equipment PM Tech
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment - Preventive Maintenance (PM) Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance and basic repairs on a range of diesel and non-diesel trucks and equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. The role focuses primarily on preventive maintenance and related mechanical tasks and services. Equipment may include compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, and other vehicles. The technician inspects equipment condition, operation, fluid levels, tires, and safety equipment; identifies problems; and carries out maintenance such as fluid changes, lubrication, adjustments, filter replacement, and cooling-system service. The role also includes power washing equipment as needed, moving trucks and equipment into and out of the repair area, and following safety policies and procedures. The technician completes preventive-maintenance and repair paperwork, documents parts usage and time, and prepares daily reports of hours, fuel, and oil usage for input into Republic Services’ Dossier fleet-management software. Employees may be required to complete the Republic PM Program, the One Fleet Republic Way program, or other relevant training. The position may also include other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom), OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and OSHA Fire Protection regulations.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use MS Excel and word-processing applications.
- Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles and equipment, including compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders.
- Inspect trucks and heavy equipment for condition, operation, and fluid levels; identify and designate equipment problems.
- Power wash equipment as necessary.
- Check, fill, and change fluids for vehicle components, including engines, transmissions, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.
- Grease, oil, and lubricate components during preventive maintenance service.
- Adjust various systems during preventive maintenance service.
- Maintain or change air, oil, coolant, and fuel filters.
- Perform cooling-system maintenance.
- Check safety equipment on trucks and equipment.
- Inspect tires according to Republic Services Tire Maintenance Standards.
- Complete paperwork for preventive maintenance and repairs, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied time.
- Complete daily consumables reports recording hours, fuel, and oil usage for entry into Dossier fleet-management software.
- Drive trucks and equipment into and out of the repair area.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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
Associate degree
