Diesel Technician Apprentice-Paid Traning

About the Role

• Perform electrical diagnosis of starting and charging systems. • Inspect and identify air‑conditioning, heating, and air‑system components. • Identify and inspect wheel‑end assembly components. • Inspect air‑brake components. • Diagnose and inspect hydraulic systems. • Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on diesel and non‑diesel trucks. • Participate in 22 months of on‑the‑job training with mentorship and virtual instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical diagnosis
• ▸hvac inspection
• ▸wheel‑end inspection
• ▸air‑brake inspection
• ▸hydraulic diagnosis
• ▸preventive maintenance

What You Bring

Technicians at Republic Services are essential for maintaining fleet performance and quality, performing routine and preventive maintenance on both diesel and non‑diesel equipment and trucks. The two‑year Technician Apprenticeship trains entry‑level technicians in electrical diagnosis, HVAC, wheel end, air system, air brake, and hydraulic inspections, as well as overall truck preventative maintenance. Successful apprentices must be logical problem‑solvers with enthusiasm for vehicle engineering and a commitment to continuous learning. Applicants must commit to the two‑year apprenticeship, be willing to travel to and live in Dallas for the initial training, and relocate to a Republic Services location nationwide after graduation. The ideal candidate demonstrates logical problem‑solving skills, an interest in engineering, flexibility to work nights, weekends, or holidays, and adherence to the company’s safety, ethics, and respect values. • Earn certification as a Republic Services entry‑level Diesel Mechanic (Level C Technician). • Commit to a two‑year apprenticeship, travel to Dallas for training, and relocate nationwide after graduation. • Demonstrate logical problem‑solving, interest in engineering, flexible schedule (including nights/weekends/holidays), and uphold safety, ethics, and respect values.

Requirements

• ▸diesel mechanic
• ▸level c
• ▸apprenticeship
• ▸electrical diagnosis
• ▸hvac
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

The apprenticeship program offers positions across 180 business units, allowing participants to earn while they learn. Training begins with nine weeks of company‑paid, state‑of‑the‑art instruction at the Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, followed by 22 months of on‑the‑job training that includes mentorship and virtual instructor‑led content. High‑performing apprentices can advance to a Level C Technician before completing the full 22‑month period. At the Technical Institute, apprentices receive hands‑on shop training on new technologies, alongside leadership development, life‑skill education, and networking opportunities. A dedicated mentor supports milestone achievement throughout the program. After placement, apprentices work under a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, gaining practical experience with tires, wheel ends, hydraulics, electrical systems, and other preventive maintenance tasks. Benefits include tuition‑free certification, full‑time paid training, leadership development, subsidized housing during the Dallas program, a guaranteed full‑time technician position upon graduation, and a company‑provided toolbox, uniform, and boots. Additional perks comprise a dedicated mentor, career advancement opportunities, and stability within a growing industry. Graduates receive an hourly pay increase and promotion to Diesel Tech C after meeting required apprenticeship hours and skill assessments, providing rewarding compensation alongside comprehensive benefits. • Complete nine weeks of paid training at the Technical Institute in Dallas, TX. • Receive tuition‑free training, subsidized housing, toolbox, uniform, boots, and a dedicated mentor. • Eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, disability, life insurance, EAP, employee discounts, retirement match, ESPP, and PTO.

Work Environment

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