Maintenance Technician B

Republic Services•Oklahoma City, OK

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 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, including replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks. The role supports a single fleet of technically advanced vehicles and helps keep company equipment safe and operational. It includes preventative and repair maintenance both on-site and on the road, road service when needed, use of electronic diagnostic tools, and completion of applicable company training programs. The position may also 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 experience in a technician position 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, but not all, of the following systems: suspensions 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

Maintain and repair chassis components.
Maintain and repair refuse bodies, including their 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.
Maintain heating and air-conditioning systems.
Perform line-maintenance welding and fabrication.
Safely provide road service when necessary to return company equipment to operation.
Identify the source 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, such as tire replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks.