Maintenance Tech B $7,500 Sign On Bonus Commerce City, Co!

Republic Services•Commerce City, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician B repairs and maintains diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. Work includes chassis components, refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, air brakes, engines, HVAC, suspension, drivetrain, and steering. The role may also perform basic tire work, including replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks. The technician maintains and repairs a single fleet of advanced equipment, supports drivers on their routes, and performs preventative and repair maintenance both on-site and on the road. The position also involves line-maintenance welding and fabrication, using electronic tools to identify malfunctions, providing safe road service when needed, and completing applicable company training. Work is performed under direct supervision, with opportunities for training in new technologies and equipment and 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 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 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); not required.
Commercial Driver’s License; not required.

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.
Provide safe road service when necessary to return company equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
Use electronic tools to identify sources of malfunctions.
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.