Maintenance Shop Technician B

Republic Services•Kansas City, KS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician B, under direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, is responsible for performing repair and maintenance work on both diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. This includes chassis components, vehicle refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake systems, general engine work, HVAC components, suspension, drive train, and steering systems. The role may also involve basic tire work such as replacement, rotation, and tread depth checks. The company emphasizes working with a single fleet of state-of-the-art equipment, supporting drivers, and servicing technically advanced vehicles. Employees can expect daily challenges, training on new technologies, a regular shift in a stable industry, recognition for performance, clear career paths for professional growth, competitive wages and benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community and environment. Republic Services is a leader in the environmental services industry, offering recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services to 13 million customers across North America. The company operates over 1,000 locations and is committed to advancing circularity and decarbonization through its strategy of profitable growth, focusing on recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation, including Polymer Centers and landfill gas-to-energy projects. Republic Services values safety, commitment to service, environmental responsibility, drive, and a human-centered approach, fostering an inclusive culture with high employee engagement and community involvement through its Charitable Foundation.

Requirements

Basic understanding of work order labor time standards.
Prior experience with, or knowledge of, maintenance work to be performed on Classes 1-5 light/medium duty and heavy-duty Class 7-8 trucks, aircraft, or ships.
Valid Driver’s License.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technician position demonstrating knowledge of both gasoline and diesel powered equipment diagnosis and repair or will be graduating from an accredited automotive college or technical school within the next 3 months.
Ability to perform basic inspections with limited supervision in some (not all required) of the following heavy truck, or automotive systems: suspensions & steering; general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drive train, diesel emissions.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (T1-T8) are a plus.
Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs repair and maintenance work on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks including, but not limited to, chassis components, vehicle refuse bodies and control systems, hydraulic electrical, air brake systems, general engine work, HVAC components, suspension, drive train and steering systems.
May also perform basic tire work, such as replacement, tire rotation, and tread depth checks.
Maintains a working knowledge of, and moderate skill proficiency in, the following vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform preventative and repair maintenance functions, both on-site and on the road: Chassis component repair and maintenance; Refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic and electrical systems; and air and hydraulic braking systems; Engine repair and maintenance; Suspension, drivetrain and steering systems; Heating and air conditioning.
Performs line maintenance welding and fabrication.
Safely provides road service when necessary to ensure that the Company’s equipment is returned to operation in a safe and efficient manner.
Identifies the source of the malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
Completes applicable Company training programs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.