Heavy Equipment Technician
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 preventative maintenance inspections and repairs to hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brake, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems. The technician diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems, performs maintenance and repairs on diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment, and completes overhauls on gas or diesel engines. The role includes interpreting equipment condition reports and repair orders; communicating with supervisors and operators to clarify defects and discuss preventive techniques; documenting parts usage and work time; and recording hours, fuel, and oil usage for entry into Republic Services’ Dossier fleet management software. The technician also collects and interprets oil-sampling, onboard-computer, and fleet-management data, and follows all safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.
- At least 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Hazard Communication, 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, evidenced by ASE certification.
- Mechanical trade school certificate or degree.
- Certificate in electrical diagnostics.
- Applicable ASE certifications.
- Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
Nice To Haves
- Welding and/or fabrication skills or experience.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
- Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles and equipment, including compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, and other vehicles.
- Service 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 for entry into Dossier fleet management software.
- Collect and interpret analyses from oil sampling, onboard computers, and fleet management software.
- Follow 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
