Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

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.
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