Maintenance Shop Technician B - Sign on Bonus

Republic Services•Bellefontaine, OH

3d•$21 - $29

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 involve chassis components, refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulics, 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 involves maintaining and repairing complex machinery and vehicles, supporting drivers, and servicing a fleet of technically advanced vehicles. It is a second-shift position with shift-differential pay. The posting also offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and describes training, career growth, competitive wages, and benefits. The position requires maintaining working knowledge and moderate proficiency in specified vehicle systems, performing preventive and repair maintenance on-site and on the road, welding and fabrication for line maintenance, providing safe road service when needed, identifying malfunctions with electronic tools, and completing applicable company training. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

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 Class 1–5 light/medium-duty and Class 7–8 heavy-duty 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 suspension and steering, general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drivetrain, and diesel emissions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Shift-differential pay for the second shift.
Eligible employees may elect 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.
401(k) plan with a company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Training in new technologies and equipment.
Career paths for professional growth.
Competitive wages.