Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About the Role

The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining a range of heavy, compact, and light service equipment, including trucks. Typical work includes preventative maintenance inspections and repairs of hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brake, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems. Key tasks include reading equipment condition reports, communicating with supervisors or operators to clarify defects, completing paperwork and work orders, documenting parts usage, and recording consumables, fuel, and oil data for fleet management software. Technicians also collect oil sampling analyses and perform engine overhauls on gas or diesel engines. • Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on heavy equipment using advanced knowledge • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles such as compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders • Interpret equipment condition reports and communicate with supervisors or operators to clarify defects • Complete work orders, document parts usage, and track labor times accurately • Record daily consumables, fuel, and oil usage for fleet management software • Analyze oil samples and on‑board computer data to inform 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 repair
• ▸preventive maintenance
• ▸equipment diagnostics
• ▸work orders
• ▸fuel tracking
• ▸engine overhaul

What You Bring

The role requires advanced diagnostic knowledge to address mechanical problems on equipment such as compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders. Technicians work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, body components, hydraulic, brake, electrical, and suspension systems, as well as wheels, tires, and undercarriages, while adhering to safety policies. Candidates must hold ASE certifications or equivalent training in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, advanced electrical, drivetrain, suspension, and steering components, and possess at least one year of heavy‑equipment experience. Additional qualifications include a mechanical trade school certificate or degree, electrical diagnostics certification, knowledge of Tier 4 emissions, welding/fabrication skills, and familiarity with OSHA HazCom, Lockout/Tagout, and fire protection regulations. • Service engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, hydraulic, brake, electrical, suspension, wheels, tires, and undercarriages • Hold ASE certification demonstrating expertise in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical systems, drivetrain, suspension, steering, and wheel‑end components • Minimum one year of hands‑on experience servicing heavy equipment • Mechanical trade school certificate or degree; certification in electrical diagnostics • Knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems and welding/fabrication skills • Proven ability to work safely under OSHA HazCom, LOTO, and fire protection standards

Requirements

• ▸ase cert
• ▸1+ yr
• ▸trade cert
• ▸tier 4
• ▸welding
• ▸osha

Benefits

The position offers a wage of $40.33 per hour plus a bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, employee stock purchase, paid time off, and various employee assistance and discount programs. Republic Services is a leading environmental services company committed to safety, sustainability, and community impact. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • 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

Onsite