What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Equipment Specialist position at Republic Services?
About Us
At Republic Services, we are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. We operate across North America, with a focus on three areas of growth: recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Shop Technician B to join our team. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will perform repair and maintenance work on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks, including chassis components, vehicle refuse bodies, and control systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Repair and maintain diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks
- Perform preventative and repair maintenance functions, both on-site and on the road
- Safely provide road service when necessary to ensure that our equipment is returned to operation in a safe and efficient manner
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Prior experience with, or knowledge of, maintenance work to be performed on Classes 1-5 light/medium duty and heavy-duty Class 7-8 trucks, aircraft, or ships
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a technician position demonstrating knowledge of both gasoline and diesel powered equipment diagnosis and repair
- The ability to perform basic inspections with limited supervision in some of the following heavy truck or automotive systems: suspensions & steering; general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drive train, diesel emissions
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans and vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plan with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
