Diesel Mechanic/Technician

Republic Services•Peosta, IA

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. Work may include chassis components, refuse bodies and control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, air brakes, 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 position supports a single fleet of technically advanced equipment and vehicles, helping keep company equipment operating safely and efficiently. It includes regular-shift work, training in new technologies and equipment, and opportunities for professional growth and recognition. The technician maintains working knowledge and moderate skill proficiency across applicable vehicle systems, performs preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road, conducts line-maintenance welding and fabrication, provides road service when needed, and uses electronic tools to identify malfunctions. The employee completes applicable company training and performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

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 diagnosing and repairing 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) are a plus but not required.
Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and repair maintenance on vehicle and truck systems, on-site and on the road.
Repair and maintain chassis components.
Repair and maintain refuse bodies and 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 road service when necessary to return company equipment to safe and efficient operation.
Use electronic tools to identify the source of malfunctions.
Complete applicable company training programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Perform basic tire work, including replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks, as needed.