Diesel Mechanic B

Republic Services • Anniston, AL

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About The Position

With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician B performs repair and maintenance work on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. This work includes chassis components, vehicle refuse bodies and control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, air brake systems, general engine work, HVAC components, suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems. The technician may also perform basic tire work, including replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks.

The role supports a single fleet of advanced vehicles and includes on-site and road maintenance. The technician uses electronic tools to identify malfunctions, provides safe road service when needed, completes applicable company training, and performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. The posting describes a regular shift and opportunities for training and professional growth.

Requirements

• Ability to diagnose multi-system issues and consistently demonstrate technical expertise.
• Basic understanding of work-order labor-time standards.
• Prior experience with, or knowledge of, maintenance work on Classes 1–5 light/medium-duty and Class 7–8 heavy-duty trucks, aircraft, or ships.
• Three to five years of experience in a technician position demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis and repair for gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, or graduation from an accredited automotive college or technical school within the next three months.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform basic inspections with limited supervision in some (not all required) heavy-truck or automotive systems, including suspension and steering; general engine; transmissions; brakes; electrical; hydraulics; drivetrain; and diesel emissions.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications T1–T8.
• Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and repair maintenance on vehicle chassis components.
• Repair and maintain refuse bodies, including their control, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain air and hydraulic braking systems.
• Perform light engine repair and maintenance.
• Repair and maintain suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
• Repair and maintain heating and air-conditioning systems.
• Perform line-maintenance welding and fabrication.
• Provide safe road service when necessary to return company equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
• Identify the source of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
• Perform basic tire work, such as tire replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks.
• Complete applicable company training programs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
• Dental plans.
• Vision coverage.
• Health-care and dependent-care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed