Heavy Equipment Technician at Republic Services

Lawrenceville, Virginia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste ManagementIndustries

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

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 (engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, body components, hydraulic, brake, electrical, suspension systems, wheels, tires, undercarriages)
Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of defects, and discusses preventive techniques with operators to minimize future repairs
Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times (e.g., 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