Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services • Half Moon Bay, CA

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About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. The 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 and performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines. The role also involves interpreting equipment condition reports and repair orders, communicating with supervisors and operators about defects and preventive techniques, documenting parts and work time, and recording daily consumables for entry into the Dossier fleet management system. The technician collects and interprets information from oil sampling, on-board computers, and fleet management software, 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 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.
• 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, including compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, and other vehicles.
• Maintain engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, body components, hydraulic, brake, electrical, and suspension systems, as well as wheels, tires, and undercarriages.
• Read and interpret equipment condition reports and repair orders; clarify defects with supervisors or operators and discuss preventive techniques with operators.
• Complete repair paperwork, documenting parts usage and reconciling work-order time with time-card 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, on-board 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
• 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
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed