Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Diesel Technician Apprentice-Paid Traning
Entry-level diesel tech apprentice program with paid training and hands‑on experience
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on diesel and non‑diesel equipment. • Diagnose electrical starting and charging systems. • Inspect air conditioning, heating, air system, air brakes, hydraulics, and wheel‑end components. • Participate in twenty‑two months of on‑the‑job training with mentorship and virtual instruction. • Obtain a company‑provided toolbox, uniform, and safety boots. • Develop leadership, life‑skill, and wellness competencies. • Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. • Relocate to assigned site across the United States after training.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸electrical diagnostics
- ▸system inspection
- ▸job training
- ▸flexible scheduling
- ▸site relocation
What You Bring
Technician Apprentices at Republic Services maintain fleet performance and quality by conducting routine and preventive maintenance on both diesel and non‑diesel equipment. Apprentices develop logical problem‑solving skills, a passion for vehicle engineering, and uphold the company's core values. During the program, apprentices receive hands‑on experience in electrical diagnostics, air‑conditioning and heating systems, wheel‑end assemblies, air brakes, hydraulics, and overall truck preventative maintenance. Each apprentice is supported by a dedicated mentor and supervised by a Fleet Maintenance manager while building professional networks across the company. Candidates must commit to the two‑year program, possess strong logical reasoning and an interest in engineering, and be able to work flexible hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays. They must travel to Dallas for the initial training, relocate to an assigned U.S. location upon completion, and embrace Republic Services’ safety, ethics, and respect standards. • Earn Apprentice certification to become a Diesel Mechanic.
Requirements
- ▸apprentice certification
- ▸diesel mechanic
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸electrical diagnostics
- ▸hydraulics
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
The two‑year apprenticeship combines nine weeks of company‑paid training at the state‑of‑the‑art Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas, with twenty‑two months of on‑the‑job training. High‑performing apprentices may advance to Level C Technician ahead of schedule. Benefits include a tuition‑free path to certification, full‑time paid training on new technologies, leadership and wellness development, subsidized housing in Dallas, a company‑provided toolbox, uniform and boots, and guaranteed consideration for a full‑time technician position after graduation. • Complete nine weeks of paid training at the Technical Institute in Dallas, TX. • Receive subsidized housing during institute training. • Eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement benefits. • Guaranteed consideration for a full‑time technician role after graduation.
Work Environment
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