Heavy Equipment Technician

Republic Services - Campbell, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Campbell, TX

10,001+ employees

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment, including compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. The role involves diagnosing mechanical problems, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring the safe and productive operation of equipment. The technician will work on various systems such as hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment.
• Perform repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles.
• Conduct maintenance on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, and body components.
• Read and interpret equipment condition reports and repair orders.
• Complete paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and applied times.
• Complete daily consumables report to record hours, fuel, and oil usage.
• Collect and interpret analyses from oil sampling and fleet management software.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Welding
• Trade school education

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• 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)