Diesel Technician Apprentice — Paid Training & Career Path

Republic Services; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition-free program to become a cert.

In‑shop paid training

Leadership and life skills training

Housing during training in Dallas

Mentor support

Full-time technician opportunities

Tools provided

Job summary

Republic Services is offering a Technician Apprentice program designed to train entry-level technicians over two years. The first nine weeks are paid training at the brand-new Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, TX, followed by twenty-two months of on-the-job training in our nationwide fleet.

Apprentices will learn electrical diagnosis, air conditioning and heating components, wheel end and air systems, hydraulics, and diesel and non-diesel maintenance, under a dedicated mentor.

Qualifications

• Logical problem solver with an interest in engineering and technology.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including some nights/weekends or holidays.
• Willingness to travel to Dallas, Texas for 9 weeks of in-person training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance under supervision during training.
• Learn electrical diagnosis, air systems, hydraulics, and basic vehicle maintenance as part of the program.

Skills

Logical problem solving

Interest in engineering

Flexible scheduling

Willingness to travel

Job description

Republic Services is offering a Technician Apprentice program designed to train entry-level technicians over two years. The first nine weeks are paid training at the brand-new Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, TX, followed by twenty-two months of on-the-job training in our nationwide fleet.

Apprentices will learn electrical diagnosis, air conditioning and heating components, wheel end and air systems, hydraulics, and diesel and non-diesel maintenance, under a dedicated mentor.