Republic Services
environmental services
HeavyEquipmentMechanic
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“Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Republic Services. Skills: diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment, preventative maintenance inspections, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, exhaust systems, brakes, suspension systems, electrical systems, HVAC systems, emission systems. performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. preventative maintenance inspections”
What You'll Achieve.
maximize safe and productive operations
Industry & Context.
diagnose and repair mechanical problems
Follows all safety policies and procedures, knowledge and application of OSHA Haz OSHA Lock Out Tag Out and all OSHA Fire Protection regulations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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 of 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Haz OSHA Lock Out Tag Out and all OSHA Fire Protection regulations
Nice to Have
Experience working on yellow iron equipment
What You'll Do.
performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment
compact heavy equipment
light service equipment
preventative maintenance inspections
diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment
Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical
diesel and gasoline vehicles
and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations
drivelines and body components
electrical and suspension systems
tires and undercarriages
Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders
Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment
documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times
Completes daily consumables report to record hours
and provide information for input into Dossier
Republic Services Fleet Management Software system
Collects and interprets analyses from oil sampling
and fleet management software
Follows all safety policies and procedures
Performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
communicate with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of defects; discuss preventive techniques with operators
Communication Scope
communicate with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of defects
Full Job Description
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 eq
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