Diesel Technician Apprentice-paid Training

Republic Services • Woodburn, OR

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About The Position

Republic Services is hiring an entry-level Technician Apprentice for a two-year, paid training program. Apprentices receive nine weeks of company-paid, in-person training at the Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas, followed by up to 22 months of on-the-job training, mentorship, and virtual instructor-led technical instruction at a business unit. The program prepares apprentices to perform routine and preventive maintenance on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks and to progress toward Apprentice certification and a Level C Technician role. Apprentices may advance sooner by demonstrating the required competencies and milestones.

Training covers electrical diagnosis of starting and charging systems; identification and inspection of heating, air conditioning, wheel-end, air-system, air-brake, and hydraulic components; and truck preventive maintenance. On the job, apprentices gain hands-on experience with routine preventive maintenance, basic tire work, wheel-end components, mechanic skills, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Apprentices receive direct supervision from a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Manager and support from a dedicated mentor.

The program is tuition-free and provides paid, full-time, in-shop training with experienced support. Eligible employees may receive subsidized housing during the Dallas training. Graduates receive guaranteed consideration for a full-time technician position with Republic Services. A toolbox, tools, uniform, and boots are provided upon completion. The program also includes leadership development, life skills, wellness, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Commitment to completing the two-year apprenticeship program.
• Logical problem-solving ability and an 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 company values and expectations, including safety, ethics, and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiasm for vehicle engineering.
• Commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Complete the two-year technician apprenticeship and required training milestones.
• Learn to diagnose electrical starting and charging systems.
• Identify and inspect air conditioning and heating components.
• Identify and inspect wheel-end assembly components.
• Identify and inspect air-system and air-brake components.
• Identify and inspect hydraulic components.
• Perform truck preventive maintenance and routine maintenance on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks.
• Gain hands-on experience with basic tire work, wheel-end components, mechanic skills, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Manager and with a dedicated mentor.
• Uphold Republic Services' expectations and values, including safety, ethics, and respect.

Benefits

• Tuition-free technician training program.
• Full-time paid hands-on in-shop training on new technologies and equipment.
• Subsidized housing during training in Dallas for eligible employees.
• Guaranteed consideration for a full-time technician position upon graduation.
• Company-provided toolbox and tools, uniform, and boots upon completion.
• Dedicated mentor and experienced support.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• 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.
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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