Heavy Equipment Technician at Republic Services

Livermore, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste Management, Heavy EquipmentIndustries

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 (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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

air brakestireshydraulicselectricaldrive trainsuspensionsteeringwheel-endASE Certificationdiesel enginesgas enginestransmissionschassisdrivelinesbrakes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the hourly pay rate for the Heavy Equipment Technician position?

The position pays $38.33 per hour.

What benefits are offered to eligible employees?

Eligible employees can elect comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, EAP, employee discounts, 401(k) with company match, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Is this Heavy Equipment Technician role 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 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 makes a strong candidate for this Heavy Equipment Technician position?

Strong candidates have at least 1 year of experience working on heavy equipment with the ability to handle increasingly challenging repairs, ASE certifications, advanced technical knowledge in key systems, and relevant certificates in mechanical trade school and electrical diagnostics.