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 mentorship and virtual instructor-led technical content, working towards Apprentice certification as an entry-level Diesel Mechanic.
Individuals demonstrating accelerated development and achieving required milestones can advance to a Level C Technician before completing the 22-month requirement.
The Technical Institute also focuses on teaching critical life and leadership skills while building professional networks to support long-term career growth at Republic Services. Apprentices receive dedicated mentorship to help reach milestones and successfully complete the program to become a Level C Technician.
Upon placement in a business unit, apprentices receive direct supervision from a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Manager and gain hands-on experience through the Republic Preventative Maintenance Program. This includes:
- Basic skills for routine preventive maintenance
- Basic tire work and wheel end components
- Mechanic skills and knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems
Requirements
- Commitment to completing the two-year program
- Logical problem-solving skills and an interest in engineering and technology
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights, weekends, or holidays
- Willingness to uphold Republic Services' values, including safety, ethics, and respect
- Willingness to travel to and live in Dallas, Texas for 9 weeks of in-person training (training starts 19 October 2026)
Permanent shop assignment in Union City, TN.
Benefits
- Tuition-free program to become a certified technician
- Full-time paid hands-on in-shop training with experienced support
- Training focused on leadership development, life skills, and wellness
- Subsidized housing accommodations during training in Dallas, Texas (for eligible employees)
- Guaranteed consideration for a full-time technician position upon graduation
- Company-provided toolbox, uniform, and boots
- Dedicated mentor with experienced support
- Career advancement opportunities in a stable industry
Pay
- Pay increase after graduation
- Pay increase for completing 500/1000 hours
- Pay increase with promotion to Tech C
Boots, uniforms, and PPE provided. Tools and toolbox provided.
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
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)
For more details on benefits, visit Republic Services Benefits.