Maintenance Shop Technician B

Republic Services • Argillite, KY

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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 may include 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 technician may also perform basic tire work, such as replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks.

The role maintains and repairs a single fleet of advanced vehicles and equipment, supporting drivers and servicing vehicles used on their routes. It includes performing preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road, safely providing road service when necessary, identifying malfunctions using electronic tools, and completing applicable company training. The position offers a regular shift in a stable industry, training in new technologies and equipment, and opportunities for professional growth.

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 heavy-duty Class 7–8 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 suspensions 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

• 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 and their control, hydraulic, electrical, air-braking, 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 needed to return company equipment to operation 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, 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 (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