Auto Mechanic Writer (Freelance)
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
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 (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 (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
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What benefits are offered for this Heavy Equipment Technician 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 Technician role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What experience and certifications are required for this position?
Candidates need at least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment, advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, electrical, drive train, suspension, steering and wheel-end components as evidenced by ASE Certification, a Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree, certificate in electrical diagnostics, working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems, and welding/fabrication skills.
Is this Heavy Equipment Technician job remote or on-site?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for the Heavy Equipment Technician role?
Strong candidates will have at least 1 year of hands-on experience repairing heavy equipment, ASE certifications demonstrating advanced knowledge in key systems like hydraulics, brakes, and electrical, plus certificates in electrical diagnostics and mechanical trade school training, along with skills in Tier 4 emissions and welding.
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