Lead Diesel Technician: Heavy Trucks & Systems

Republic Services; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Republic Services in Danville, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Lead Technician to direct a team responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty trucks and refuse equipment in compliance with safety standards. The lead will diagnose complex issues, coach staff, and schedule work to minimize downtime.

The role covers chassis and refuse bodywork, hydraulic and electrical systems, and involves line welding, inspections, and mentoring of technicians.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a role requiring compliance with OSHA Haz Com, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and all OSHA fire protection regulations is a plus but not required.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead technician experience is a plus but not required.
• ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1-T8) is a plus but not required.
• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to technicians to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• May plan and schedule repair work to minimize lost productivity.
• Inspects repairs done by a third party vendor to ensure all work has been properly completed in accordance with the Company’s safety procedures and federal and state regulations; follows up when necessary.
• Performs repair diagnostics on more complex matters.

Skills

Chassis repair

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Air brakes

Engine repair

Welding

Job description

Republic Services in Danville, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Lead Technician to direct a team responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty trucks and refuse equipment in compliance with safety standards. The lead will diagnose complex issues, coach staff, and schedule work to minimize downtime.

The role covers chassis and refuse bodywork, hydraulic and electrical systems, and involves line welding, inspections, and mentoring of technicians.