Heavy Equipment PM Tech
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment - Preventive Maintenance (PM) Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance and basic repairs on trucks and equipment, including diesel and non-diesel vehicles, to maximize safe and productive operations. The role focuses primarily on preventive maintenance and related mechanical tasks and services. The technician inspects equipment, identifies problems, maintains vehicle systems and safety equipment, documents work and parts usage, and follows all safety policies and procedures. Equipment may include compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, and other vehicles.
Requirements
- 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.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use MS Excel and word processing applications.
- Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
- May be required during employment to complete the Republic PM Program, the One Fleet Republic Way program, or other relevant and applicable training programs.
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 problems.
- Power wash equipment as necessary.
- Check, fill, and change fluids for engine, transmission, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.
- Grease, oil, and lubricate components during preventive maintenance service.
- Perform adjustments to various systems during preventive maintenance service.
- Maintain or change air, oil, coolant, and fuel filters.
- Perform cooling systems 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 reconciling work-order times with time-card times.
- Complete daily consumables reports recording hours, fuel, and oil usage for entry into Dossier, Republic Services Fleet Management Software system.
- Drive trucks and equipment in 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
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 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
