Heavy Equipment Technician Job at Republic Services in Keithville

Heavy Equipment Technician

Why Work With Us

Republic Services is a place where your effort is always appreciated and your teammates always have your back. When you give us your best, we give you ours. We’re constantly investing in new tools and technology that allow you to do your job safely and effectively. We offer plenty of opportunities to learn and grow within your role. And when we say, “Sustainability in Action,” we mean it. Together, we’re leaving the world better than we found it through the work we do every day. Are you in? Keep reading to learn more about the position we’re hiring for.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance inspections, hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.


• Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs and maintenance would include work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines and body components, hydraulic, brake, electrical and suspension systems, wheels, tires and undercarriages.


• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders, communicate with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of defects and discuss preventive techniques with operators to minimize future repairs.


• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times (i.e., work order times compared to time card times).


• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provide information for input into Dossier, Republic Services Fleet Management Software system.


• Collects and interprets analyses from oil sampling, on-board computer, and fleet management software.


• Follows all safety policies and procedures.


• Performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, advanced electrical, advanced drive train knowledge, suspension, steering and wheel-end components training as evidenced by ASE Certification.


• At least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.


• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience as a technician working on heavy equipment, demonstrating the ability to service increasingly more challenging maintenance repairs. Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree


• Certificate in electrical diagnostics.


• Applicable ASE certifications.


• Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.


• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Haz Com; OSHA Lock Out Tag Out and all OSHA Fire Protection regulations.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• 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 & dismemberment insurance.


• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).


• Employee discount programs.


• Retirement plan with a generous company match.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).