Diesel Technician B

Republic Services•Woodburn, OR

15d

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 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 position supports a single fleet of advanced vehicles and includes preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road. The technician uses electronic tools to identify malfunctions, provides road service when necessary, performs line maintenance welding and fabrication, and completes applicable company training. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

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 technician experience demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis and repair of 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 suspensions and steering, general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drivetrain, and diesel emissions.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (T1–T8); a plus but not required.
Commercial Driver’s License; a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain working knowledge and moderate skill proficiency in vehicle components and systems, and perform preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road.
Repair and maintain chassis components.
Repair and maintain refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as air and hydraulic braking systems.
Perform light engine repair and maintenance.
Repair and maintain suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
Service heating and air conditioning systems.
Perform line maintenance welding and fabrication.
Safely provide road service when necessary to return company equipment to operation.
Use electronic tools to identify the source of malfunctions.
Complete applicable company training programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.