Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Republic Services

Euless, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Waste ManagementIndustries

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
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 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

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HydraulicsAir BrakesDiesel EnginesElectrical SystemsBrake SystemsSuspension RepairTransmissionsTiresUndercarriagesASE CertificationPreventive MaintenanceHeavy Equipment Repair

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Heavy Equipment Mechanic position?

Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, EAP, employee discounts, a retirement plan with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What is the salary for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and qualifications are required for the Heavy Equipment Technician role?

Candidates need advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, advanced electrical, drive train, suspension, steering and wheel-end components as evidenced by ASE Certification, at least 1 year of experience working on heavy equipment, Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree, certificate in electrical diagnostics, working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems, and welding/fabrication skills.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Heavy Equipment Mechanic job?

A strong candidate has at least 1 year of experience as a technician on heavy equipment, demonstrating ability to handle increasingly challenging repairs, plus ASE certifications, trade school certificate, electrical diagnostics certificate, knowledge of Tier 4 emissions, and welding skills.