Diesel Technician Apprentice- 9 weeks paid training in Dallas, TX.

What You Bring

At Republic Services, Technicians play a critical role in maintaining fleet performance and quality by performing routine and preventive maintenance on diesel and non‑diesel equipment and trucks. The Technician Apprenticeship program trains entry‑level technicians over two years, covering electrical diagnosis, air conditioning and heating, wheel end assemblies, air systems, air brakes, hydraulics, and overall truck preventative maintenance. Success requires logical problem‑solving, enthusiasm for vehicle engineering, and a commitment to continuous learning while upholding company values. Beyond technical skills, the institute teaches essential life and leadership abilities and helps build professional networks throughout the company. Apprentices receive dedicated mentorship and direct supervision from a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Manager, gaining hands‑on experience in routine preventive maintenance, tire work, wheel end components, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Applicants must commit to completing the two‑year program, demonstrate logical problem‑solving and a genuine interest in engineering, and be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, or holidays. They must uphold Republic Services' safety, ethics, and respect standards, be willing to travel to Dallas for the initial training, and relocate nationwide upon program completion. • Demonstrate logical problem‑solving and interest in engineering/technology • Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays • Willingness to travel to Dallas for nine‑week training and relocate nationwide after program

Requirements

• ▸problem solving
• ▸flexible schedule
• ▸travel required
• ▸two-year
• ▸hydraulics
• ▸electrical

Benefits

The apprenticeship offers opportunities across the United States, allowing participants to earn while they learn. Training begins with nine weeks of company‑paid instruction at the state‑of‑the‑art Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas, followed by twenty‑two months of on‑the‑job training with mentorship and virtual instructor‑led content, culminating in certification as an entry‑level Diesel Mechanic. Accelerated learners may advance to Level C Technician ahead of schedule. Benefits include a tuition‑free pathway to certification, full‑time paid hands‑on training on new technologies, and a focus on leadership development, wellness, and life skills. Eligible participants receive subsidized housing during the Dallas training period, guaranteed consideration for a full‑time technician role after graduation, and company‑provided toolbox, uniform, and boots. A dedicated mentor and clear career‑advancement opportunities support long‑term success in a stable industry. Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, employee discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. • Tuition‑free program to become a certified technician • Full‑time paid hands‑on in‑shop training on new technologies • Leadership development, life‑skill training, and wellness focus • Subsidized housing during nine‑week Dallas training (eligible employees) • Guaranteed consideration for a full‑time technician position after graduation • Company‑provided toolbox, uniform, and boots upon completion • Dedicated mentor offering guidance throughout apprenticeship • Career advancement opportunities in a stable industry • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

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