Heavy-Duty Truck & Equipment Technician I

Republic Services, Inc.; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Health care and dependent care FSAs

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

ESPP

PTO

Retirement match

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. in Taylor, Michigan, seeks a Maintenance Technician A to repair and maintain diesel and non-diesel equipment, including chassis, refuse bodies, air brakes, engines, HVAC, and drive trains. You will use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot on-site and on the road, supporting our drivers and keeping our fleet reliable.

The role requires 5–7 years of heavy‑duty truck experience; ASE certifications are a plus. CDL and LNG/CNG experience are optional.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose multi-system issues and consistently demonstrate technical expertise.
• 5-7 years of experience as a technician working on heavy-duty trucks.
• Ability to perform inspections and repairs without supervision in several heavy truck systems.
• ASE Heavy Truck Certifications are a plus but not required.
• LNG and/or CNG experience is a plus but not required.
• Class B or higher CDL is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains advanced knowledge of vehicle components and systems with the ability to perform complex repair work on-site and on the road.
• Chassis component repair and maintenance.
• Refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic and electrical systems; Air and hydraulic braking systems.
• Engine repair and diagnostics.
• Complete understanding of diesel fuel systems and fuel systems diagnostics.
• Suspension, drivetrain and steering systems.
• HVAC diagnostics and repair.
• Aftertreatment systems and REGEN diagnostics.
• Diagnose electrical concerns with scan tools.
• Line maintenance, welding and fabrication.
• Identify malfunctions using electronic tools and complete company training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Heavy‑duty truck experience

Education

ASE Heavy Truck Certifications

Tools

Scan tools

Electronic diagnostic tools

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. in Taylor, Michigan, seeks a Maintenance Technician A to repair and maintain diesel and non-diesel equipment, including chassis, refuse bodies, air brakes, engines, HVAC, and drive trains. You will use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot on-site and on the road, supporting our drivers and keeping our fleet reliable.

The role requires 5–7 years of heavy‑duty truck experience; ASE certifications are a plus. CDL and LNG/CNG experience are optional.