Maintenance Shop Technician B

Republic Services•Plano, TX

About The Position

With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Shop Technician B repairs and maintains diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. Work includes 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, including replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks. The role supports a single fleet of advanced equipment and vehicles, including servicing vehicles used by drivers on their routes. It offers a regular shift in a stable industry, training in new technologies and equipment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to serve customers and the community. The technician performs preventative and repair maintenance both on-site and on the road, diagnoses malfunctions using electronic tools, performs line-maintenance welding and fabrication, and provides safe road service when needed. The position is directly supervised and includes completing applicable company training and other assigned or apparent job-related duties.

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-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 (not all required) heavy-truck or automotive systems, including 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

Maintain and repair chassis components.
Maintain and repair refuse bodies, including their control, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Maintain and repair 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 preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road.
Perform line-maintenance welding and fabrication.
Provide safe road service when necessary to return company equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
Identify malfunction sources using a variety of electronic tools.
Complete applicable company training programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Potentially perform basic tire work, including tire replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks.