Diesel Technician A: Advanced Heavy-Duty Diagnostics

Republic Services; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician A to perform repair and maintenance on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks, including chassis components, refuse bodies, air brakes, engines, HVAC, and suspension systems.

Work with a dedicated fleet and receive ongoing training on new technologies and equipment. The role offers opportunities to tackle diverse challenges daily, advance through strong career paths, and be part of a mission-driven team serving communities with

Qualifications

• Diagnose multi‑system issues with strong technical expertise.
• 5–7 years of experience on heavy‑duty trucks.
• Ability to perform inspections and repairs unsupervised on suspensions, engine, brakes, hydraulics, drive train, and electrical systems.
• ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1‑T8) are a plus.
• LNG and/or CNG experience is a plus; CDL Class B or higher is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain chassis components and refuse bodies.
• Diagnose diesel fuel and emission systems.
• Repair engines, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Diagnose electrical concerns with scan tools.
• Line maintenance, welding and fabrication.

Skills

Diagnostics

Heavy‑duty trucks

Engine repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Air brakes

Welding

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician A to perform repair and maintenance on diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks, including chassis components, refuse bodies, air brakes, engines, HVAC, and suspension systems.

Work with a dedicated fleet and receive ongoing training on new technologies and equipment. The role offers opportunities to tackle diverse challenges daily, advance through strong career paths, and be part of a mission-driven team serving communities with