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, vehicle 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, tire rotation and tread-depth checks. The position works on a single fleet with state-of-the-art equipment, supporting drivers and servicing technically advanced vehicles. It includes preventative and repair maintenance on-site and on the road, line maintenance welding and fabrication, identifying malfunctions with electronic tools, providing road service when necessary, and completing applicable company training. The role is directly supervised and may include 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 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, but 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 preventative and repair maintenance on vehicle components and systems, on-site and on the road.
Repair and maintain chassis components.
Maintain and repair refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic and electrical systems, and 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.
Identify sources of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
Complete applicable company training programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.