Diesel Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Republic Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition-free program

Housing during training

Mentor support

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Republic Services is launching a Technician Apprenticeship to train entry‑level diesel mechanics over two years. The program combines nine weeks of paid training at the new Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, TX with twenty-two months of on‑the‑job training across our nationwide fleet.

Apprentice candidates gain hands‑on skills in electrical, air systems, hydraulics and preventive maintenance while earning pay and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated problem solving and interest in engineering.
• Commitment to completing a two-year apprenticeship.
• Willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on diesel and non-diesel equipment.
• Engage in hands-on training across electrical, hydraulics, air systems and wheel end components.
• Work under supervision in a mentorship program to advance to higher technician levels.

Skills

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Interest in engineering

Flexible schedule

Job description

Republic Services is launching a Technician Apprenticeship to train entry‑level diesel mechanics over two years. The program combines nine weeks of paid training at the new Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, TX with twenty-two months of on‑the‑job training across our nationwide fleet.

Apprentice candidates gain hands‑on skills in electrical, air systems, hydraulics and preventive maintenance while earning pay and mentoring.