Diesel Technician Apprentice: Paid Training & Mentorship

Republic Services, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition‑free program

Paid hands‑on in‑shop training

Leadership development

Housing subsidy during training

Guaranteed full-time opportunity

Tools provided

Mentor support

Career advancement

Job summary

Republic Services is offering a Technician Apprenticeship program to train entry-level technicians over two years across the United States. The program provides nine weeks of paid training at the Technical Institute in Dallas, followed by twenty-two months of on-the-job training with mentorship toward Apprentice certification as a Diesel Mechanic.

Participants receive housing subsidies during training, guaranteed consideration for a full-time technician position, a toolbox, uniforms and boots,

Qualifications

• Must commit to completing this two-year program.
• Ideal Technician Apprentice will be a logical problem solver with an interest in engineering and technology.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights/weekends/holidays.
• Must be willing to travel to Dallas, Texas for 9 weeks of in-person training.

Responsibilities

• Receive nine weeks of company-paid training at Republic Services Technical Institute in Dallas, TX.
• Complete twenty-two months of on-the-job training with mentorship and content while working toward Apprentice certification.
• Move to a Level C Technician within the Company upon meeting milestones during the program.
• Gain hands-on experience in basic preventive maintenance, tire work, wheel end components, hydraulics and electrical systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Interest in engineering

Travel willingness

Flexible schedule

Job description

Republic Services is offering a Technician Apprenticeship program to train entry-level technicians over two years across the United States. The program provides nine weeks of paid training at the Technical Institute in Dallas, followed by twenty-two months of on-the-job training with mentorship toward Apprentice certification as a Diesel Mechanic.

Participants receive housing subsidies during training, guaranteed consideration for a full-time technician position, a toolbox, uniforms and boots,