Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician Apprentice

Republic Services; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services offers a learning internship for students in a diesel technician program. Under supervision from a Lead Technician or Fleet Maintenance Manager, you gain hands-on experience completing the Republic Preventative Maintenance Program and other on-the-job training.

You will perform routine preventive maintenance on heavy duty Class 8 trucks, including tire work, fluid checks, and basic system repairs, while completing your education.

Qualifications

• At least six months of prior experience as an automotive technician.
• Currently or recently enrolled in a diesel mechanic/technician school.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Tire changes and replacements;
• Tire rotations;
• Hose replacements;
• Light replacements;
• Repair and replacement of small parts;
• Checking and filling fluids.
• Through course work and on-the-job training, the trainee gains an increasing level of knowledge of basic heavy duty Class 8 truck maintenance.

Skills

Auto tech experience

Diesel tech student

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Republic Services offers a learning internship for students in a diesel technician program. Under supervision from a Lead Technician or Fleet Maintenance Manager, you gain hands-on experience completing the Republic Preventative Maintenance Program and other on-the-job training.

You will perform routine preventive maintenance on heavy duty Class 8 trucks, including tire work, fluid checks, and basic system repairs, while completing your education.