Republic Services - Winchester, VA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Winchester, VA
10,001+ employees
Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

As a Diesel Mechanic at Republic Services, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing our fleet of diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. Under the direct supervision of a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for performing repair and maintenance work on various vehicle components, including chassis components, vehicle refuse bodies, control systems, hydraulic electrical systems, air brake systems, general engine work, HVAC components, suspension, drive train, and steering systems. This position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and support our drivers as they run their routes, ensuring that our vehicles are in optimal condition for service. In this role, you will tackle new challenges every day, maintaining and repairing highly intricate and powerful machinery. You will receive training on new technologies and equipment, allowing you to grow your skills and advance your career. The position offers a regular shift in a stable industry, competitive wages, and benefits, along with recognition for exceptional performance. You will have the chance to serve your community and customers while following strong career paths for professional growth. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a working knowledge of vehicle components and systems, performing preventative and repair maintenance functions both on-site and on the road, and safely providing road service when necessary. You will also be expected to identify the source of malfunctions using various electronic tools and complete applicable company training programs. This position is essential to ensuring that our equipment is returned to operation in a safe and efficient manner, contributing to our mission of providing excellent service to our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a working knowledge of vehicle components and systems.
  • Performs preventative and repair maintenance functions on-site and on the road.
  • Conducts chassis component repair and maintenance.
  • Repairs refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems; and air and hydraulic braking systems.
  • Performs engine repair and maintenance.
  • Maintains suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
  • Handles heating and air conditioning repairs.
  • Performs line maintenance welding and fabrication.
  • Safely provides road service to ensure equipment is operational.
  • Identifies the source of malfunctions using electronic tools.
  • Completes applicable company training programs.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technician position demonstrating knowledge of gasoline and diesel powered equipment diagnosis and repair.
  • Basic understanding of work order labor time standards.
  • Prior experience with maintenance work on Classes 1-5 light/medium duty and heavy-duty Class 7-8 trucks, aircraft, or ships.
  • Valid Driver's License is required.
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (T1-T8) are a plus but not required.
  • Commercial Driver's License is a plus but not required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with heavy truck or automotive systems: suspensions & steering; general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drive train, diesel emissions.
  • Graduating from an accredited automotive college or technical school within the next 3 months.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
  • Dental plans
  • 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)
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