Landfill PM Technician

Republic Services • Boise, ID

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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 preventative maintenance inspections and repairs to hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brake, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emissions systems. The technician maintains advanced mechanical knowledge to diagnose and repair equipment, helping maximize safe and productive operations.

The role also involves interpreting equipment condition reports and repair orders, communicating with supervisors and operators about defects, documenting repair work and parts usage, recording time, and completing daily consumables reports. The technician collects and interprets information from oil sampling, on-board computers, and fleet management software; follows safety policies and procedures; and performs gas or diesel engine overhauls.

Republic Services describes itself as an environmental services company serving customers across North America. Its stated commitments include circularity, decarbonization, and sustainability innovation.

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 Hazard Communication (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 preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles, including compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, and other vehicles.
• Maintain and repair engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, body components, hydraulic systems, brakes, 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, Republic Services’ 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
• Retirement plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

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