Technician Apprentice

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: Twenty-two (22) months of on-the-job training (OJT) with 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 twenty-two (22) month requirement.

In addition to technical skills, the Technical Institute focuses on leadership development, life skills, and wellness, while building strong professional networks to support long-term career growth at Republic Services.

Apprentices receive support from a dedicated Mentor to reach milestones needed for successful completion and advancement to a Level C Technician. Upon placement in a business unit, apprentices work under the supervision of a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Manager, gaining hands-on experience through the Republic Preventative Maintenance Program and other tasks, including:

• Basic skills for routine preventive maintenance
• Basic tire work and wheel end components
• Mechanic skills
• Knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems

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 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 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)

Requirements

We provide the technical training needed to succeed in your apprenticeship. In return, we require a 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, providing customers with a complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. The company serves 13 million customers and operates more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Republic Services combines local operational management with standardized business practices to drive efficiencies while maintaining day-to-day decisions at the local level.

The company’s 42,000 team members are guided by values of safety, commitment to service, environmental responsibility, being driven, and being human-centered. Republic Services has an inclusive and diverse culture with high employee engagement and positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 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’ waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. The company focuses on three areas of growth:

• Recycling and Waste: Expanding footprint through organic growth and acquisitions, cross-selling new products and services, and unlocking opportunities for advanced recycling.
• Environmental Solutions: Expanding capabilities and geographic footprint to help customers 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, as well as harnessing landfill gas for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).

Recent Recognition

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies