Lead Diesel Shop Technician & Diagnostics Coach

Republic Services, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Lead Technician in Fort Worth, TX, who will guide a team of technicians in maintaining and repairing heavy trucks and refuse equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on-site.

The role covers chassis and bodywork, hydraulic and electrical systems, HVAC, and diagnostic coaching. A lead technician with strong technical and leadership skills will optimize repair scheduling and mentor others in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform inspections and repairs without supervision on heavy truck or automotive systems such as suspensions, steering, engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drive train, diesel emissions.
• OSHA Haz Com, Lock Out Tag Out, and fire protection regulations experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to technicians to ensure safe, efficient and timely repair work.
• Diagnose and repair complex issues and coach junior technicians.
• Plan and schedule repair work to minimize lost productivity.
• Inspect third-party repairs for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor technicians and handle maintenance supervisor responsibilities when needed.

Skills

Chassis repair

Refuse bodies

Air braking systems

Engine repair

Suspension systems

Heating and air conditioning

Line welding

Leadership

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Lead Technician in Fort Worth, TX, who will guide a team of technicians in maintaining and repairing heavy trucks and refuse equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on-site.

The role covers chassis and bodywork, hydraulic and electrical systems, HVAC, and diagnostic coaching. A lead technician with strong technical and leadership skills will optimize repair scheduling and mentor others in a fast-paced shop environment.