Heavy Equipment Mechanic – $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Job Description
A well-established waste management and recycling company in Itasca, TX is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to service its fleet of excavators, wheel loaders, compactors, and support equipment. Ideal candidates bring heavy equipment diagnostics, diesel repair, and hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting experience. Apply today for a $3,000 sign-on bonus, Monday–Friday day shift, and overtime opportunities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair excavators, wheel loaders, compactors, support equipment, and light trucks.
- Repair diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, electrical systems, suspension, and undercarriages.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and overhaul gas or diesel engines as needed.
- Diagnose equipment issues using oil analysis, onboard computers, and fleet management software.
- Review equipment condition reports, document repairs and parts usage, and communicate findings with operators and supervisors.
- Perform repairs in both shop and field environments, including outdoor conditions and areas near waste, while following required safety procedures.
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of hands-on heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience required.
- 1+ year of technician experience applying OSHA HazCom, lockout/tagout, and fire protection requirements required.
- Strong diagnostic and repair knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, brakes, drivetrains, steering, suspension, and wheel-end components.
- Experience servicing diesel and gasoline-powered equipment and engines.
- Working knowledge of Tier 4 emissions systems.
Preferred:
- Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
- Certificate in electrical diagnostics or applicable ASE certifications.
- Welding or fabrication skills and experience.
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Shifts
- Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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- Up to 55 hours per week
- Approximately 50% shop work and 50% field work
- Local work with no overnight travel
Compensation
- $35.00 – $46.00/hour, depending on experience
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
- Weekly pay
- Overtime available, paid at time-and-a-half after 40 hours/week
- Quarterly tool allowance
- Annual boot allowance
- Benefits:
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- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- Company-provided uniforms
Company Description
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 industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
- Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
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