Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services • Plainfield, NJ

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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. 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 and productive equipment operations. The role also includes interpreting equipment condition reports and repair orders, communicating with supervisors and operators about defects and preventive techniques, completing repair and consumables documentation, and following safety policies and procedures.

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, 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 preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles and equipment, including compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, and related vehicles.
• 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; clarify defects with supervisors and operators and discuss preventive techniques with operators.
• 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, 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, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a 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: Associate degree