Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Landfill Tech A
Repair and maintain heavy equipment, performing preventative maintenance and diagnostics.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Heavy Equipment Technician repairs and maintains heavy, compact, and light service equipment as well as light trucks, performing preventive inspections and servicing systems such as hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emissions. Key duties include diagnosing mechanical issues and repairing electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles—including compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders—to keep operations safe and productive. The role covers work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, hydraulic, brake, electrical, suspension, wheels, tires, and undercarriage components, as well as reading repair orders, communicating with supervisors or operators, completing paperwork, logging consumables, and analyzing oil samples and fleet data while adhering to safety policies. • Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles (e.g., compactors, excavators, wheel loaders) • Read and interpret equipment condition reports and repair orders; communicate with supervisors and operators • Complete paperwork, consumables reports, and log parts usage and work hours • Analyze oil samples and fleet management data to guide maintenance decisions • Follow all safety policies, including OSHA HazCom, Lockout/Tagout, and fire protection regulations • Perform engine overhauls on gas or diesel engines
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical diagnosis
- ▸equipment repair
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸systems servicing
- ▸oil analysis
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must hold advanced knowledge of air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical systems, drivetrain, suspension, and steering, demonstrated by ASE certification, and have at least one year of heavy‑equipment technician experience. A mechanical trade school certificate or degree, a certificate in electrical diagnostics, applicable ASE certifications, Tier 4 emission system knowledge, and welding/fabrication skills are also required, along with OSHA HazCom, Lockout/Tagout, and fire‑protection training. • ASE certification demonstrating expertise in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical, drivetrain, suspension, and steering • Minimum 1 year experience servicing heavy equipment • Mechanical trade school certificate or degree; certificate in electrical diagnostics • Knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems and welding/fabrication skills
Requirements
- ▸ase certified
- ▸heavy‑equipment
- ▸trade certificate
- ▸tier 4
- ▸welding
- ▸1 yr experience
Benefits
The position offers a pay rate of $33.00 per hour, with a range of $25.90 to $35.65 depending on locality, plus a bonus plan. Employees can elect comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; health‑care and dependent‑care spending accounts; short‑ and long‑term disability; life and AD&D insurance; an Employee and Family Assistance Program; discount programs; a 401(k) with a generous company match; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and paid time off. Recognized by numerous sustainability and ethical awards, Republic Services fosters a supportive work environment where employees receive continual investment in tools and technology, opportunities for career development, and a culture that values teamwork and making a positive impact on the world. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health‑care and dependent‑care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • 401(k) plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
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