Diesel Technician Apprentice-Paid Training

Technician Apprenticeship Program

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:

• 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 the 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 Republic Services Technician Apprenticeship program has opportunities available across the United States for a technician apprentice to join the team in one of our 180 business units. This outstanding career opportunity was created for aspiring technicians to earn while they learn!

Republic Services Technical Institute offers a unique learning and development environment in which employees will gain on-the-job work experience while completing their technician education.

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 of the training program will 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.

In addition to acquiring cutting-edge technical skills, the technical institute will teach critical life and leadership skills while building strong professional networks across the company to set you up for a long-term career at Republic. Through participation in this innovative program, apprentice employees will be supported by your dedicated mentor who will help you to reach the milestones needed to successfully complete your apprenticeship journey to move to a level C technician within the company.

Upon placement in one of our business units nationwide, you will receive direct supervision from a fleet maintenance supervisor or manager and through completion of the republic preventative maintenance program and other on-the-job work completed during the apprenticeship, the apprentice receives hands-on experience that supports what they are learning in school. This includes the basic skills necessary to perform routine preventive maintenance, including basic tire work, wheel end components, mechanic skills, knowledge of hydraulics and knowledge of 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 to help you succeed.
• Training goes beyond technical acumen, focusing on leadership development, life skills and wellness.
• Subsidized housing accommodations during your 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.

Minimum qualifications:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some nights/weekends or holidays.
• Willingness to uphold the values and expectations at Republic Services, including safety, ethics, and respect.
• Must be willing to travel to & live in Dallas, Texas for 9 weeks of in-person training.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.