Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Position Summary: Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment used in daily landfill operations. Equipment may include bulldozers, compactors, excavators, loaders, graders, articulated trucks, and other diesel-powered machinery.

Essential Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, transmissions, brakes, and cooling systems.
• Inspect equipment before and after use to identify mechanical problems and safety concerns.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and perform repairs in the shop or in the field.
• Replace and repair hoses, belts, filters, fluids, bearings, tires, tracks, and other components.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and basic machining when necessary.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns throughout the landfill and minimize equipment downtime.
• Work safely around landfill traffic, waste, dust, uneven terrain, and other environmental hazards.
• Follow OSHA, company, and environmental safety requirements.
• Communicate equipment condition and repair needs to supervisors and landfill operations personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience repairing heavy construction, mining, agricultural, or landfill equipment.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical components.
• Ability to read and understand service manuals, schematics, and diagnostic information.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and standard mechanic tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy parts and perform physically demanding work.

Typical Equipment

• compactors
• Bulldozers
• Excavators
• Wheel loaders
• Motor graders
• Articulated dump trucks
• Skid steers
• Water trucks
• Service trucks

Work Environment: Full-time, hands-on maintenance position in an active landfill environment. The technician should be comfortable working around heavy machinery, noise, dust, mud, extreme temperatures, and potentially hazardous materials while following strict safety procedures.