Landfill Technician
On-siteJackson, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment, including compactors, excavators, and wheel loaders, focusing on engines, transmissions, chassis, and hydraulic systems. Perform preventative maintenance inspections and overhauls on gas or diesel engines while interpreting equipment condition reports and repair orders. Document parts usage, applied times, and daily consumables including fuel and oil usage in the fleet management software. Collect and analyze data from oil sampling and on-board computers to minimize future repairs and ensure safe, productive operations. Adhere strictly to OSHA safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and fire protection regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge in air brakes
- Advanced knowledge in tires
- Advanced knowledge in hydraulics
- Advanced knowledge in advanced electrical
- Advanced knowledge in advanced drive train
- Advanced knowledge in suspension
- Advanced knowledge in steering
- Advanced knowledge in 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
- Knowledge and application of OSHA Haz Com
- Knowledge and application of OSHA Lock Out Tag Out
- Knowledge and application of all OSHA Fire Protection regulations
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