Republic Services is hiring: Heavy Equipment Technician in Laredo

POSITION SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compactors, light service equipment, and light trucks. Typical repairs include preventive maintenance inspections and mechanical systems such as 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 preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders and communicates with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of defects.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times.
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel, and oil usage for input into Republic Services Fleet Management Software.
• 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 drivetrain 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.
• 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 Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA HazCom, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and all OSHA Fire Protection regulations.

Rewarding Compensation And Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About The Company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our commitment to sustainability and circularity underpins our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.