Diesel Technician Apprentice-paid Training

Republic Services•Dallas, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Republic Services is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Apprentice for a paid, two-year apprenticeship. Apprentices receive technical education and hands-on experience maintaining diesel and non-diesel fleet equipment and trucks. Training covers electrical diagnosis of starting and charging systems; heating and air-conditioning components; wheel-end, air-system, air-brake, and hydraulic components; and truck preventive maintenance. The program begins with nine weeks of company-paid, in-person training at the Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas. Successful graduates continue with 22 months of on-the-job training, mentorship, and virtual instructor-led technical content while working toward apprentice certification. Apprentices who demonstrate accelerated development and meet required milestones may advance to Level C Technician before completing the full 22 months. After training, apprentices are placed in a business unit and receive direct supervision from a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Manager. The listed training start date is January 11, 2027. Training pay in Dallas is $16.00 per hour; on-the-job training pay in Springfield, Illinois, is $21.30 per hour, with $0.50 increases after 500 and 1,000 hours are completed. The apprenticeship provides technical training alongside leadership development, life skills, wellness, and professional networking. Republic Services describes the role as an opportunity to earn while learning, with guaranteed consideration for a full-time technician position upon graduation.

Requirements

Commitment to completing the two-year apprenticeship program.
Logical problem-solving ability.
Interest in engineering and technology.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include some nights, weekends, or holidays.
Willingness to travel to and live in Dallas, Texas, for nine weeks of in-person training.
Willingness to uphold Republic Services’ values and expectations, including safety, ethics, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm for vehicle engineering.
Commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventive maintenance on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks.
Learn electrical diagnosis of starting and charging systems.
Identify and inspect heating and air-conditioning components.
Identify and inspect wheel-end, air-system, air-brake, and hydraulic components.
Complete truck preventive maintenance and participate in the Republic Preventative Maintenance Program.
Develop basic tire-work, wheel-end, mechanic, hydraulic, and electrical-system skills through hands-on on-the-job training.
Work toward apprentice certification and the milestones required to advance to a Level C Technician.
Follow Republic Services’ expectations and values, including safety, ethics, and respect.

Benefits

Tuition-free program to become a certified technician.
Full-time paid hands-on in-shop training on new technologies and equipment, with experienced support.
Training in leadership development, life skills, and wellness.
Subsidized housing accommodations during training in Dallas for eligible employees.
Guaranteed consideration for a full-time technician position with Republic Services upon graduation.
Company-provided toolbox and tools, uniform, and boots upon completion.
Dedicated mentor.
Career advancement opportunities in a stable industry.
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
Dental and 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.
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid Time Off.