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Republic Services, Inc. Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Lowellville, Ohio
POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment - Preventive Maintenance (PM) Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance service on all types of trucks and/or equipment, including diesel and non-diesel, to maximize safe and productive operations. The primary purpose of the Heavy Equipment - PM Maintenance Technician is to focus on preventative maintenance and other mechanic type tasks and services. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations.
- Inspects truck and/or heavy equipment for condition, operation and fluid levels. Identifies and designates problems with equipment.
- Power washes equipment as is necessary.
- Checks, fills and changes appropriate fluids for all vehicle parts including engine, transmission, differentials, final drives, pump drives and hubs.
- Greases, oils and lubricates components during preventive maintenance service.
- Performs adjustments to various systems during preventive maintenance service.
- Maintains and/or changes air, oil, coolant and fuel filters.
- Performs cooling systems maintenance.
- Checks safety equipment on truck and/or equipment.
- Inspects tires according to Republic Services Tire Maintenance Standards.
- Completes paperwork associated with preventive maintenance services and repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times (i.e., 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.
- Drives truck and/or equipment in and out of repair area.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic computer skills as demonstrated by knowledge of and ability to use MS Excel and word processing applications.
- During employment, a technician may be required to complete the Republic PM Program and the One Fleet Republic Way program or any other relevant and applicable training program
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
- Valid driver license.
- 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.