Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice-Paid Training

About the role

Position Summary: At Republic Services, Technicians 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 will train an entry level technician over a two-year period 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.

Over the two (2) years of your apprenticeship, your training will start with nine (9) weeks of company-paid training at our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, Texas. Successful graduates continue with an additional twenty‑two (22) months of on‑the‑job training (OJT) that includes mentorship and virtual instructor‑led technical content while working towards Apprentice certification as a Republic Services entry level Diesel Mechanic. Individuals who demonstrate accelerated development can move to a Level C Technician in advance of the twenty‑two (22) month requirements.

Benefits

• 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 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 the tools you’ll need, a uniform, and boots provided upon completion.
• Dedicated mentor with experienced support to help you succeed.
• Career advancement opportunities in a stable industry.
• 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) – see benefits link for details.

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing the two‑year apprenticeship program.
• Logical problem solver with an interest in engineering and technology.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Willingness to uphold Republic Services