Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Diesel Technician Apprentice-Paid Training
Paid 2-year apprenticeship to become a certified diesel technician.
Job Highlights
What You Bring
At Republic Services, Technicians are essential for maintaining fleet performance and quality. They perform routine and preventive maintenance on diesel and non‑diesel equipment and trucks. The two‑year Technician Apprenticeship trains entry‑level technicians in electrical diagnosis, air‑conditioning and heating, wheel‑end assembly, air system, air brakes, hydraulics, and truck preventative maintenance. Apprentices receive direct supervision from a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Manager and apply skills such as basic tire work, wheel‑end components, hydraulic and electrical system knowledge, and overall preventive maintenance. A dedicated mentor supports them throughout the apprenticeship journey. Minimum qualifications require a commitment to complete the two‑year program, logical problem‑solving abilities, an interest in engineering, flexibility to work nights, weekends or holidays, and adherence to Republic Services’ safety, ethics and respect values. Candidates must be willing to travel to Dallas for the initial nine‑week training and relocate nationwide after program completion.
Requirements
- ▸electrical
- ▸hydraulics
- ▸wheel‑end
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸problem solving
- ▸apprenticeship
Benefits
The Apprenticeship program offers positions across more than 180 business units nationwide, allowing participants to earn while they learn. It provides a structured pathway to become a certified diesel mechanic. Training begins with nine weeks of company‑paid, hands‑on instruction at the state‑of‑the‑art Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas. This is followed by twenty‑two months of on‑the‑job training, mentorship, and virtual instructor‑led technical content, leading to Apprentice certification. Accelerated learners may advance to Level C Technician ahead of schedule. Benefits include a tuition‑free path to certification, full‑time paid hands‑on training on new technologies, leadership and life‑skill development, subsidized housing during institute training, a guaranteed full‑time technician position after graduation, and a company‑provided toolbox, uniform and boots. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
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