Diesel Technician B

Republic Services•Sandusky, OH

13d

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 covers chassis components, refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulics, 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 technician works on a single fleet with advanced equipment and supports drivers by keeping vehicles in service. The position offers training in new technologies and equipment, a regular shift, and opportunities for professional growth. The technician performs preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road, maintains working knowledge and moderate skill proficiency across vehicle systems, and provides safe road service when needed. They identify malfunctions using electronic tools, complete applicable company training, and perform other assigned or apparent job-related duties. The role may also involve line-maintenance welding and fabrication. The job description states that its duties are representative rather than exhaustive and may change at the company’s discretion. Republic Services describes itself as an environmental services company with commitments to circularity, decarbonization, and sustainability.

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 on Classes 1–5 light/medium-duty and heavy-duty Class 7–8 trucks, aircraft, or ships.
Three to five years of technician-position 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, but not all, of the listed heavy-truck or automotive systems: suspension and steering; general engine; transmissions; brakes; electrical; hydraulics; drivetrain; and diesel emissions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and repair maintenance on vehicle components and systems, on-site and on the road.
Repair and maintain chassis components.
Maintain and repair refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as air and hydraulic braking systems.
Perform light engine repair and maintenance.
Maintain and repair suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
Maintain and repair heating and air-conditioning systems.
Perform line-maintenance welding and fabrication.
Provide safe road service as needed to return company equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
Identify sources of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
Complete applicable company training programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Perform basic tire work, such as tire replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks, as needed.