Diesel Technician Apprentice-Paid Training

About the role

Technicians at Republic Services play a critical role in maintaining the performance and quality of our fleet. A Technician performs routine and preventive maintenance on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks.

The Technician Apprenticeship program is a two-year training program designed to develop entry-level technicians in the following areas:

• Electrical diagnosis of starting & charging systems
• Air conditioning & heating component identification & inspection
• Wheel end assembly component identification & inspection
• Air system component identification & inspection
• Air brakes component identification & inspection
• Hydraulics component identification and inspection
• Truck preventative maintenance

To thrive as a Technician with Republic Services, the Apprentice will need to be a logical problem solver with enthusiasm for vehicle engineering and a commitment to ongoing learning. As a key member of our front-line team, they will also need to live up to the values of the Company.

The Technician Apprenticeship Program

The Republic Services Technician Apprenticeship program offers opportunities across the United States for a Technician Apprentice to join the team in one of our 180 business units. This program allows aspiring Technicians to earn while they learn.

Apprentice Training Experience

Republic Services Technical Institute provides a unique learning and development environment where employees gain on-the-job work experience while completing their technician education.

• Initial Training: Nine (9) weeks of company-paid training at the Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT): Twenty-two (22) months of on-the-job training, including mentorship and virtual instructor-led technical content, leading to Apprentice certification as a Republic Services entry-level Diesel Mechanic.

Individuals demonstrating accelerated development and achieving required milestones can advance to a Level C Technician before completing the twenty-two (22) month requirement.

The Technical Institute also focuses on teaching critical life and leadership skills, building professional networks, and setting apprentices up for long-term career success at Republic. Each apprentice is supported by a dedicated Mentor to help reach milestones needed for successful completion and advancement to a Level C Technician.

Upon placement in one of our business units nationwide, apprentices receive direct supervision from a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Manager. Through the Republic Preventative Maintenance Program and other on-the-job tasks, apprentices gain hands-on experience in:

• Routine preventive maintenance
• Basic tire work and wheel end components
• Mechanic skills
• Hydraulics knowledge
• Electrical systems knowledge

Benefits

• A tuition-free program to become a certified technician
• Full-time paid hands-on in-shop training on new technologies and equipment with experienced support
• Training that includes leadership development, life skills, and wellness
• Subsidized housing accommodations during training at the Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas (for eligible employees)
• Guaranteed consideration for a full-time technician position with Republic Services upon graduation
• Company-provided toolbox with essential tools, a uniform, and boots upon completion
• Dedicated mentor with experienced support
• Career advancement opportunities in a stable industry

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

More information on benefits

Requirements

We provide the technical training needed to succeed in the apprenticeship. In return, we seek commitment to completing this two-year program. Our ideal Technician Apprentice will:

• Be a logical problem solver with an interest in engineering and technology
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including some nights, weekends, or holidays
• Uphold the values and expectations at Republic Services, including safety, ethics, and respect
• Be willing to travel to and live in Dallas, Texas for 9 weeks of in-person training (Training starts 19 October 2026)

Pay

• Pay increase after graduation
• Pay increase for completing 500/1000 hours
• Pay increase with promotion to Tech C

Boots, uniforms, and PPE are provided. Tools and a toolbox are also provided.

About the Company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with a comprehensive set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization help deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Our 42,000 team members are guided by the following Company Values:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86 and our inclusive, diverse culture where every voice counts. In 2024, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants.

Strategy

Republic Services’ strategy focuses on generating profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, safely and sustainably managing customers’ multiple waste streams via a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We concentrate on three growth areas:

• Recycling and Waste: Expanding our recycling and waste business footprint through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, serving 13 million customers with over 5 million pick-ups per day.
• Environmental Solutions: Expanding capabilities and geographic footprint to help customers safely manage technical waste streams, including PFAS remediation.
• Sustainability Innovation: Advancing circularity and decarbonization through innovations like the Republic Services Polymer Center and Blue Polymers joint venture, promoting bottle-to-bottle circularity and sustainable packaging.

We are also leveraging our network of landfills to convert landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), with a goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).