Maintenance Shop Technician

Republic Services•Chesterton, IN

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 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 drivers and route operations by maintaining a single fleet of technically advanced vehicles. It includes preventative and repair maintenance, on-site and road service, use of electronic tools to identify malfunctions, and line maintenance welding and fabrication. The position offers 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 Class 7–8 heavy-duty trucks, aircraft, or ships.
Three to five years of technician-position experience demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis and repair for 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 suspensions and steering, general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drivetrain, and diesel emissions.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (T1–T8).
Commercial Driver’s License.

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, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as 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 safely and 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.