Maintenance Shop Technician B

Republic Services•Portland, OR

About The Position

With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Shop Technician B performs repair and maintenance work on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. Work may include chassis components, refuse bodies and 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 supports a single fleet of technically advanced equipment and vehicles. It involves performing preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road, diagnosing malfunctions with electronic tools, and providing safe road service when needed. The technician completes applicable company training and may perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

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 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) are a plus but are not required.
Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair chassis components.
Maintain and repair refuse bodies, including 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 line maintenance welding and fabrication.
Safely provide road service when necessary 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.
Perform basic tire work, including replacement, tire rotation, and tread-depth checks.