Heavy Equipment Technician
Core
Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and emission systems on heavy equipment, compactors, excavators, and light trucks to ensure safe and productive operations.
Role type
Senior IC heavy equipment technician
Builds
Operational readiness of fleet vehicles (compactors, excavators, wheel loaders, light trucks)
Domain
Waste management / Environmental services / Heavy machinery maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hydraulic systems repair, diesel engine overhaul, electrical diagnostics, brake system repair, suspension repair, welding/fabrication, OSHA safety compliance, oil analysis interpretation, fleet management software usage
Preferred skills
ASE Certification, Tier 4 emission system knowledge, mechanical trade school certificate, electrical diagnostics certificate
Technologies
Dossier Fleet Management Software, on-board computer systems
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on engines, transmissions, chassis, and undercarriages; interpret equipment condition reports and repair orders; complete daily consumables and work order documentation; conduct oil sampling analysis; follow OSHA safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC