Diesel Technician Apprentice-Paid Training

About the Role

Technicians at Republic Services are essential for maintaining fleet performance and quality, handling routine and preventive maintenance on both diesel and non‑diesel equipment and trucks. They support operational efficiency while upholding the company's core values of safety, ethics, and respect. • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on diesel and non‑diesel equipment and trucks. • Diagnose and repair electrical starting and charging systems. • Inspect and service air conditioning, heating, air system, air brakes, wheel end, and hydraulic components. • Conduct basic tire work and wheel end component maintenance. • Follow the Republic Preventative Maintenance Program while on‑the‑job training. • Participate in a 2‑year apprenticeship with 9 weeks of paid training at the Technical Institute in Dallas, TX. • Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be willing to relocate nationwide. • Uphold Republic Services’ values of safety, ethics, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸diesel maintenance
• ▸electrical diagnostics
• ▸system inspection
• ▸tire service
• ▸preventive program
• ▸apprenticeship training

What You Bring

Candidates must be committed to completing the two‑year program, possess logical problem‑solving skills, and have an interest in engineering and technology. A flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, or holidays is required, as is willingness to travel to Dallas for training and relocate nationwide after graduation.

Requirements

• ▸two-year
• ▸problem solving
• ▸engineering
• ▸flexible schedule
• ▸travel
• ▸relocation

Benefits

The Technician Apprenticeship is a two‑year program that begins with nine weeks of company‑paid training at the state‑of‑the‑art Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas. After graduation, apprentices continue with twenty‑two months of on‑the‑job training, mentorship, and virtual instructor‑led technical content, with the opportunity to advance to a Level C Technician ahead of schedule. Apprentices receive a tuition‑free certification, full‑time paid hands‑on training on new technologies, leadership development, subsidized housing during the Dallas training, a company‑provided toolbox, uniform, boots, and guaranteed consideration for a full‑time technician position upon completion. Additional benefits include mentor support, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. • Receive mentorship and virtual instructor‑led technical instruction toward Diesel Mechanic certification. • Earn hourly wages ranging from $15.30 to $21.00 (varies by locale), with pay increases for completed apprentice hours. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).

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