Diesel Mechanic $10K SIGN ON BONUS

Republic Services • Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician B repairs and maintains diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. Work includes chassis components, refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, air brakes, general engine work, HVAC components, suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems. The role may also include basic tire work, such as replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks.

The position works on a single fleet with state-of-the-art equipment and supports drivers by keeping vehicles in service. Technicians may perform maintenance on-site and on the road, provide road service when needed, use electronic tools to identify malfunctions, and complete applicable company training. The posting also highlights training in new technologies and equipment, a regular shift in a stable industry, career growth, competitive wages and benefits, and service to the community and customers.

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 Class 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

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

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
• Dental plans.
• Vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous 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